Air fryer popcorn turns out so light and fluffy! Easy to make the clean up is simple and there is no pot to worry about. Ready in just 15 minutes, popcorn in an air fryer is a healthy snack that the whole family will love.
Why you are going to love air fryer popcorn:
- It’s easy to make and is ready in just 15 minutes!
- It’s a healthy snack that’s naturally gluten free
- The clean up is so simple!
What you need to make this popcorn:
- An air fryer – this is the one I use and love
- Popcorn kernels
- Avocado oil (or other oil of choice)
How to make popcorn in air fryer:
Line the bottom rack with tinfoil and coat it in the oil. Then preheat the air fryer by turning it onto 400F for 5 minutes.
Next, while the air fryer is still warm, pour the popcorn kernels onto the tin foil and cook for 10 minutes at 400F. Keep the door closed for another 1-2 minutes to let more of the kernels finish popping.
Tips and variations for making popcorn in the air fryer:
- Making popcorn in the air fryer is challenging. This method is the best I have found for the air fryer that I have, but note that if you have a different model you will likely need to modify the directions.
- Not all the kernels will pop when you make popcorn in the air fryer. If you try and get all the kernels to pop, some of the kernels will end up burning
- I recommend keeping the top tray in the air fryer to help block the popped kernels from hitting the top of the air fryer
- Instead of avocado oil you could coat the tin foil in melted butter or coconut oil
- If you don’t want to pre-heat the air fryer I recommend cooking the popcorn for 13 minutes at 400F
- Topping ideas: melted butter or coconut oil, sea salt, seasoning salt, truffle salt, dried dill or ground black pepper
- If you have a basket style air fryer: preheat the air fryer at 400F for 5 minutes. Then line the basket with foil and place the kernels on the foil. Cook it for 6-8 minutes at 400F, or until the popping stops.
Other air fryer recipes you will love:
- Frozen French fries in the air fryer
- Frozen burgers in the air fryer
- Air fryer pork belly
- Air fryer salmon cakes with lemon dill aioli
- Air fryer frozen chicken wings
Want an air fryer but aren’t sure which one to get? I use and love the Chefman 6.3 Quart Air Fryer!
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Air Fryer Popcorn
Making popcorn in an air fryer is so easy! It turns out perfect and buttery and the clean up is so simple!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1/4 cup popcorn kernels
Instructions
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Line the bottom tray of your air fryer with tinfoil. Spread the avocado oil out on the tinfoil
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Preheat the air fryer by turning it onto 400F for 5 minutes. While the air fryer is still warm, pour the popcorn kernels onto the tinfoil lined tray. Cook at 400F for 10 minutes. Keep the door closed for another 1-2 minutes, to allow more kernels to pop
Recipe Notes
- Making popcorn in the air fryer is challenging. If you have a different air fryer you may need to alter the cooking times
- Optional topping ideas: melted butter or coconut oil, sea salt, seasoning salt, truffle salt, dried dill or ground pepperÂ
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Yes! To do so, preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes at 400F and then cook the kernels for 10 minutes at 400F.
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