The best popcorn makers for delicious, theatre-style snacks at home

Craving popcorn but short on time? We hear you! Our recent review of the Tupperware WOW Pop popcorn maker scored a stellar 9.5/10 rating. This compact gadget makes popcorn-making easy, perfect for busy schedules and small kitchens. You can read our full review here.

“I bought this for my daughter as I’m tired of her popcorn mess everywhere and it’s fabulous,” wrote a reviewer who left five stars. “Not only is it great in the microwave but stores small in the cupboard! Excellent idea Tupperware!”

Another added: “Just love this product. Popcorn is great, nice to have it fresh. Also great that it separates the corn that hasn’t popped. Wonderful to make toppings that are made fresh and have no additives.”

Materials: High-grade, food-safe silicone base with borosilicate glass popping tray

Key features:

• Compact and space-saving design
• Made from high-grade, food-safe silicone and borosilicate glass
• Built-in colander removes unpopped kernels with a shake
• Dishwasher-safe parts for easy cleaning
• Makes up to four servings of popcorn
• No need for heavy oils or butter, promoting healthier snacking

Ecolution’s Micro-Pop gives you delicious, healthy popcorn, fast. No oil or butter needed – hot air circulation prevents burning! Plus, the dual-function lid lets you measure kernels and melt butter for gourmet results. It’s easy to clean, dishwasher-safe and a fun gift idea for that person who already seems to have everything.

“This product works so well,” said a five-star reviewer. “It makes a generous amount of popcorn using kernels so it’s a much cheaper option than shop bought microwave popcorn bags. You also have the option of adding butter or not. It is very easy to keep clean. I highly recommend this product.”

Sizes: 1.5-quartz snack size and 3-quartz family size

Materials: Borosilicate glass

Key features:

• Over 30,800 five-star ratings on Amazon
• Borosilicate glass for healthy, oil-free popping
• Dual-function lid for measuring kernels and melting butter
• Dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning
• BPA-free, temperature-safe glass for durability
• Available in two sizes: snack and family share

Also available at:

• $75.99 at Dick Smith

Craving that movie theatre popcorn experience without the wasteful paper bags? This popcorn popper from W&P has you covered. The clever, collapsible bowl lets you pop and serve your popcorn all in one go. Simply toss in the kernels, microwave and voila! Nine cups of fluffy, delicious popcorn ready for your next movie marathon.

90 per cent of 206 reviewers give it five starts out of ten, with one writing: “This product is heaven for the environmentally conscious popcorn lover. Will be giving away my air popper, which makes chewy popcorn and is badly designed. Many people on my holiday list will be receiving this as a gift!”

Materials: BPA-free plastic and LFGB-certified silicone

Key features:

• Pop and serve popcorn in the same bowl
• Makes approximately nine cups of popcorn to serve two people
• Ventilated lid double as a measuring cup
• Dishwasher safe

Also available at:

• $44.99 at Dick Smith
• $45.03 at Amazon

Sporting a red and white retro style, this machine not only adds flair to your kitchen but also gives you delicious, homemade popcorn in minutes. With 310W of heating power and a warming light for that real cinema feel, it’s perfect for fun times with friends and family. Simply load the raw popcorn into the stainless steel kettle and watch it pop to perfection.

Key features:

• Easy to clean
• Powered by 240V and 310W
• Warming light for hot, delicious popcorn
• Cool flip-up lid
• Two convenient access points to retrieve popcorn
• Includes stainless steel kettle and measuring spoon
• SAA, CE & GS Certification

Also available at:

• $175 at Dick Smith
• $134 (usually $399) at MyDeal

This popcorn maker from Lekue is the ultimate solution for movie nights or quick cravings. Simply fill the collapsible bowl with kernels, throw it in the microwave, and in minutes, you’ll have delicious popcorn ready to enjoy.

The popcorn maker has over 12,840 five-star reviews on Amazon, with customers praising its quality and function. “It’s absolutely easy to use,” wrote a reviewer. “Success rate is very high with hardly any unpopped kernels. Popcorn turns out light and fluffy and cleanup is really quick.”

Sizes: Mini, standard and large

Materials: Silicone

Key features:

• Easy to use – just fill, microwave, and enjoy
• Collapses for compact storage
• Dishwasher-safe
• Suction lid prevents overflowing
• BPA-free and made from food-safe silicone

Also available at:

• $44.95 (usually $66.95) at Kitchen Warehouse

The Davis & Waddell electric crepe and popcorn maker combines the best of both worlds with its two-in-one functionality. Popcorn and crepes are just the beginning – you can also whip up eggs, omelettes and flatbreads! This handy gadget comes with a popcorn lid that doubles as a bowl, plus measuring cups and a wooden pancake spreader.

Key features:

• Two-in-one appliance
• Popcorn lid doubles as a bowl
• Includes two measuring cups and a wooden pancake spreader
• Non-stick coating for easy cleaning
• Versatile temperature setting for various foods
• Safe and easy to use

Also available at:

• $89.50 at MyDeal
• $89.50 at Matt Blatt
• $99.99 at Brosa

This compact 1100W machine makes fluffy, cinema-style popcorn using just a few kernels and no oil or butter. Its sleek design fits neatly on any countertop or in your pantry, and with a handy measuring cup included, you’ll always get perfectly popped popcorn in under five minutes.

Key features:

• Efficiently heats kernels for quick popping
• Pops popcorn with no oil or butter needed
• Compact design: 180 x 128 x 270mm
• Measuring cup included
• Ready-to-eat popcorn in just minutes
• One-year warranty