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Bowl of freshly popped air fryer popcorn on a wooden surface with loose kernels scattered around.
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Air Fryer Popcorn

Make a batch of fresh air fryer popcorn at home by following this recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Method: Air Fryer
Servings: 7 cups
Calories: 28kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup popcorn kernels
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375 F.
  • Coat popcorn kernels with oil.
    1/4 cup popcorn kernels, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • Shape some aluminum foil into a bowl and put it in the basket. Add the popcorn kernels and cook at 375 F for about eight minutes.
  • Remove the air fryer basket and transfer the popcorn to a bowl. Season the popcorn with salt to taste.
    salt
  • If desired, you can add some melted butter or flavored powders to kick the flavors of the fluffy popcorn up a notch.

Notes

Pro Tips

 
  • Make sure to cook popcorn kernels in small batches if you’re making a large amount. This will allow your popcorn to pop properly. 
  • Shake the air fryer basket every once in a while as the popcorn cooks. This will allow for a more even cooking while also giving any unpopped kernels a chance to fall to the bottom and pop. 
  • After it cooks, let the popcorn sit for a few seconds before taking the basket out of the air fryer. There might still be a few kernels there that are about to pop. 
  • Don’t mind any unpopped kernels. Just like when you cook popcorn on the stovetop or in the microwave, you're bound to be left with some when you try this air fryer recipe. Just cook the kernels again or discard them and start with fresh ones instead. 
 

Recipe FAQs

 
How do you store air fryer popcorn?
If not consumed, put any leftovers inside a resealable container, zip-lock bag or airtight container. No need to refrigerate it; just leave it at room temperature away from direct sunlight. 
 
How long will leftovers last? 
When stored properly, leftover air-fried popcorn can last for up to a week. 
 
How do you reheat leftover air fryer popcorn?
Preheat your air fryer to 300 F. Place the popcorn in the basket and reheat for about two to three minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 28kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Sodium: 0.4mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 0.3mg | Iron: 0.2mg