Popcorn with air fryer, it's possible!
After seeing this viral trend of Air Fryer popcorn, we couldn't help but try it out, and verdict... Ultra-crisp popcorn in no time! For a movie night at home or a TV dinner with friends, you'll have popcorn in record time thanks to powerful Air Fryer cooking :) However, a few precautions should be taken to avoid damage to your appliance (see comments).
Ingredients
Materials
- Aluminum foil
- Oil spray
- Air Fryer
Preparation
Place aluminum foil on the Air Fryer grid (the one in the tray).
Add the corn.
Add oil (here we've added it with a spray, 4 sprays will do).
Bake in "Maxi crisp" mode (or equivalent) at 460°F/240°C for 6 minutes.
At the end of cooking, the popcorn may continue to pop, so leave the Air Fryer closed for 2 minutes.
You can then sweeten (or season) and it's ready!
Observations
How do you season popcorn?
You can simply sweeten them, mixing them with
caramel or chocolate and marshmallows for sweet popcorn.
For salty popcorn, add salt. You can also season them with
curry, or pizza-style for aperitif popcorn. Click on the version you're interested in to discover our popcorn seasoning recipes!
What kind of fat should I use to make popcorn?
We've used olive oil here. You can also use a neutral oil (sunflower, for example), butter or margarine.
Please note:
Before making this recipe, we were afraid that corn kernels would jump into the Air Fryer and get stuck in the resistance or the fan. This has not happened to us BUT it is possible. Stay close to the Air Fryer throughout the cooking process. If you see smoke or smell burning, turn the unit off immediately! You never know, depending on the model, a problem could arise.
Nutrition
- Carbo: 27.9g
- Total fat: 2.8g
- Saturated fat: 0.7g
- Proteins: 1.8g
- Fibers: 0.9g
- Sugar: 11.4g
- ProPoints: 4
- SmartPoints: 6
