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Air fryer Popcorn

Chichi Uguru
Make your favorite buttery movie theater popcorn in your air fryer. Air fryer popcorn is easy to make but requires a few tips and tricks get you making this snack like a pro.
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 110kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Aluminum foil
  • Kitchen Tongs
  • Air fryer rack

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup popcorn Kernels
  • ½ teaspoon Oil (optional but recommended)

Toppings

For movie Theater

  • 1 Tablespoon Salted butter
  • A pinch of salt

For Kettle corn

  • 1 Teaspoon Salted butter
  • 2 teaspoons Powdered sugar
  • A Pinch of salt Adjust the salt as needed

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 400°F / 204°C for 2 mins
  • Mix oil with popcorn kernels.
  • Tear out a piece of foil, pull out air fryer basket and lay it flat in the center of the basket. Make sure the piece of foil doesn’t cover the whole basket to allow for heat and air circulation. The basket will be hot be sure to wear oven mitts.
  • Air fry Popcorn kernels at 400°F / 204°C for 9-10 mins. (If you do not preheat air fry for 12 mins)
  • Open the air fryer when the popping sound reduces.

Make the toppings

  • While the kernels are popping in the air fryer
  • Air Fryer Movie Theater Popcorn
  • Melt butter in the microwave.
  • Add a pinch of salt then toss popcorn in it and enjoy.

Air Fryer Kettle corn

  • Melt butter or coconut oil in the microwave.
  • Mix in powdered sugar and salt, then toss popcorn in the mix

Notes

  1. Preheating the air fryer is optional. However I recommend you do so on your first try. If you decide not to or forget to, 2 extra minute to the cook time.
  2. The nutritional fact is based on the popped corn without the toppings

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Air fryer Popcorn
Amount Per Serving
Calories 110
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.