The Fifth Element of Home Theater

Manufacturer & Model

Franklin's Gourmet Popcorn Whirley Pop Popcorn Maker

MSRP

$69.99

Link

https://franklinspopcorn.com/products/whirley-pop

Highlights

Great flavor. Quick, easy popping with easy clean-up. Pre-meausured packs make it foolproof.

Summary

The Whirley Pop Popcorn Maker is simplicity at its finest. Removing all complication from the process of making popcorn results in quick and easy popcorn, so you're ready to hit play right away!

When it comes to home theater essentials, movie snacks can either be overcomplicated or overlooked altogether.

Popcorn is the quintessential movie snack, not to mention everyone's favorite gif subject.

I've used all types of poppers over the years, from air poppers to microwave bags to the novelty "theater-style" popping machines. All have advantages and disadvantages, but I decided this time to find something simple in order to have a solution that inspires me to use it frequently rather than skipping it to avoid clean-up and hassles.

I think I've found the perfect snack machine.

Franklin's Gourmet Popcorn Whirley Pop Popcorn Maker

• Power Requirements: 3kcal
• Format: Classic or Organic
• Material: Hard-anodized aluminum, metal gears
• Capacity: 4oz
• Warranty: Lifetime

 

[mechman]

I use clarified butter ina lot of different things and have never thought of using it on popcorn! Awesome!

 

[FrankV]

Pity it is of no use on our induction hob!

 

[carnutzblues1]

Ordered one of these poppers as my wife is a popcorn nut....Thanks for the review!

 

[Travis Ballstadt]

Ordered one of these poppers as my wife is a popcorn nut....Thanks for the review!

Report back once you’ve used it a couple times!

 

[Asere]

Why is mine coming out way to salty and dry? The first time I followed the instructions that came with it to do 1/4 cup of the kernels and 1 tbsp of the coconut oil with 1 tsp of the flavonoid. The second time the same except I did half tsp of the flavonoid and still dry and salty.

 

[Travis Ballstadt]

Why is mine coming out way to salty and dry? The first time I followed the instructions that came with it to do 1/4 cup of the kernels and 1 tbsp of the coconut oil with 1 tsp of the flavonoid. The second time the same except I did half tsp of the flavonoid and still dry and salty.

Which instructions are you following? I’m using the premeasured packs and there’s a lot more than 1tbsp of the oil/butter mix.

 

[Asere]

Which instructions are you following? I’m using the premeasured packs and there’s a lot more than 1tbsp of the oil/butter mix.

The one that came with the Franklin's.

 

[Travis Ballstadt]

The one that came with the Franklin's.

I’m not sure. Did yours come with a free pre-measured packet?

 

[Asere]

I’m not sure. Did yours come with a free pre-measured packet?

I believe it came with a couple of those pouches. I may try 1/2 cup vs a 1/4 like the instructions say to have better distribution.

 

[Travis Ballstadt]

I believe it came with a couple of those pouches. I may try 1/2 cup vs a 1/4 like the instructions say to have better distribution.

I’d also try one of the premeasured packs, too, if you have one. See how those taste to you.

 

[Michael Scott]

Why is mine coming out way to salty and dry? The first time I followed the instructions that came with it to do 1/4 cup of the kernels and 1 tbsp of the coconut oil with 1 tsp of the flavonoid. The second time the same except I did half tsp of the flavonoid and still dry and salty.

the whirlypop style poppers aren't designed to come out wet or very moist. In fact they make a very crispy and dry popcorn. If you like the wetness of popcorn, drizel 3 tbsp of melted hot butter over it and toss at the end.. that's usually the finishing step for a wet theater style popcorn.

the salt will be "to taste". I usually use a full tsp of Flavacol for 1/2 cup and it's rather salty like thearical poporn. but you can adjust to taste too.

I would also used more oil... for 1/2 a cup I'd do 2-3 tbsp

when using 1/2 cup of popcorn I use 1/4 cup of clarified butter (oil if you don't use clarified butter) and if you want it wet, 2-3 tbsp of butter over the top at the end.