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    Home » Air fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Vegan Recipes

    Air fryer Popcorn

    Published: Mar 19, 2021 · Modified: Mar 31, 2022 by Rachna ·

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    Popcorn in air fryer is a super healthy and easy snack that can be made with no oil. It is delicious and you can vary the seasonings a per choice.

    Don't we all love popcorn, whether microwaved or in the movie theatres?

    But they are often loaded with too much butter/oil and salt.

    Making popcorn in my Philips air fryer is a quick and easy affair where all the control is in my hands.

    You may also like these super healthy snacks in the airfryer

    Air fryer chickpeas, Air fryer falafel, Air fryer Broccoli, Honey roasted almonds and Air fryer baked potatoes.

    Popcorn in a blue bowl against a brown mat.

    Benefits of Making Popcorn at Home

    1. Low cost

    2. Control the oil and salt used

    3. Quick and easy

    4. Healthy

    What do you need for making perfect air fryer popcorn?

    Just unpopped corn. And later seasonings as per your taste. Check the recipe for more details.

    FAQs

    1. Can you use microwave popcorn in an air popper?

    I haven’t done that. It is easier and simpler to use regular unpopped corn both in the microwave and in air fryer.

    2. What can I use on air popped popcorn?

    You can use any seasoning that you like: salt and pepper, peri peri seasoning for that kick. Italian seasoning with cayenne. You can lightly spray with olive oil and then use seasoning so that your seasoning sticks to the air popped corn.

    3. How much unpopped corn should you use at one go?

    I use ¼ cup unpopped corn. Any more and it flies up and starts getting burned. Adjust this to the size of the air fryer. I have a Philips basket type air fryer.

    Stepwise Pictures

    Take ¼ cup of unpopped corn and spread it on air fryer basket after preheating at 180 C for 4 minutes.

    Put in the air fryer for about 6-7 minutes till popping ceases. Cover with a round mesh cover or mesh basket inverted to prevent the corn from flying.

    Turn off the switch or take the plug out. Then open air fryer basket and take out the popcorn.

    Just take them in a bowl after popping.

    You can collect the unpopped kernels and pop them once again.

    Garnish with seasoning of choice after brushing with oil (optional) and serve hot.

    Close up of popcorn in a blue bowl with a brown mat in the background.

    Now brush lightly with oil and mix in your regular seasoning. Enjoy your popcorn.

    Here's my easy recipe:

    Close up of a bowl of popcorn against a brown mat

    Air fryer popcorn

    Rachna Parmar
    This easy and delicious popcorn is super healthy as you can make it with no oil and also vary the seasonings you use.
    5 from 12 votes
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    Cook Time 6 mins
    Total Time 6 mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 77 kcal
    people

    Equipment

    • Philips Air fryer
    • Wire Mesh Basket

    Ingredients
     

    • ¼ cup unpopped corn
    • Olive oil for spraying or brushing

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat air fryer at 180 C or 360 F for 4 minutes.
    • Take ¼ cup unpopped corn and spread it out in the air fryer basket. Cover with a wire mesh basket or wire mesh cover to prevent the corn from flying. Put it back into the air fryer and air fryer for about 6-8 minutes.
    • I take out the plug after about 6-7 minutes when I hear that the popping sound inside the air fryer has stopped.
    • Take out the plug or turn off switch and then remove the basket. Most of the corn pops and turns into popcorn. If you have some unpopped corn then remove them and keep aside.
    • I try to repop them by putting them at 180 C for another 6 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, take out the popcorn in the bowl. Spray lightly with oil spray and add seasoning of choice. I love salt and pepper, peri peri seasoning, salt, cayenne and lime, garlic salt and cayenne. Have it right away.

    Notes

    1. Keep the air fryer on till you hear the popping sound. Then turn off the fryer before you pull the basket out. This ensures that the popped corn is not flying around when you open the basket.
    2. To avoid popcorn from flying up to the coil cover the kernels with a wire mesh basket before popping.
    3. If you use a foil to make a packet for your corn, then your popcorn will take much longer, about 15-18 minutes. I don’t need foil because my air fryer basket mesh does not allow the corn kernels to fall through and allows easy circulation of heat for faster popping.
    4. If you are left with unpopped kernels you can air fry them again later. But even then I find that only half of the unpopped ones popped. The rest I threw away.This is pretty much on the lines of what happens when I make popcorn in my pressure cooker.
    5. You do not need oil for the corn to pop. I just brush a little oil for the seasoning to stick after popping corn and also for brushing the air fryer basket. Otherwise, this recipe is oil free.
    6. The popcorn is fresh and healthy. I can make 2 decent serves of popcorn at one go.
    7. You can use any seasoning of choice. I love salt and pepper, peri peri seasoning, salt, cayenne and lime, garlic salt and cayenne.
    8. Do also watch the video for more clarity.
    9. Don’t use too many unpopped corn in the fryer Give them enough room to pop.
    10. The timing may vary depending upon your air fryer and the quality of your unpopped corn.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 77kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 56mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Priya Lakshminarayan says

      March 24, 2021 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for this recipe. Was looking for a quick midnight snack! Its time to put my new air fryer to use 🙂

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        March 24, 2021 at 12:13 pm

        Thank you Priya! Glad to help.

        Reply
    2. Jo says

      March 24, 2021 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      I just bought an air fryer and cooking popcorn with it Turns out so great! Thanks for the idea!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        March 24, 2021 at 12:13 pm

        Thank you Jo! So happy that you liked the idea.

        Reply
    3. Sisley White says

      March 24, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so delicious. Air fryers are so clever and I'm always surprised how it works on so many things.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        March 26, 2021 at 9:52 pm

        Thanks Sisley. Indeed air fryers are super handy!

        Reply
    4. Claudia Lamascolo says

      March 24, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      5 stars
      Wow thats pretty neat I never can do that in mine since its like a toaster oven I will have to figure out how to adapt it, I literally eat popcorn daily! thanks for this idea!

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        March 26, 2021 at 9:53 pm

        I am sure there must be a tweak to enable you to use your toaster oven for the same. Thanks Claudia.

        Reply
    5. Laura says

      March 24, 2021 at 5:37 pm

      5 stars
      I can't believe I haven't thought of this before. I love making popcorn myself, but I always have done it on the stovetop. It's so easy to make in the air fryer.

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        March 26, 2021 at 9:53 pm

        You must try, Laura!

        Reply
    6. Ken Butler says

      January 01, 2022 at 10:40 pm

      What. Kind of mesh are referring to. I have none in kitchen and assume I will need to buy some. What is it made of so it will not melt
      Or burn. Thanks

      Reply
      • Rachna says

        January 11, 2022 at 9:18 am

        I have a stainless steel one that is common in Indian homes.

        Reply

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