Air Fryer Popcorn

Do you love fresh-popped popcorn? Have you ever asked can you pop popcorn in an air fryer? Learn how to make Air Fryer Popcorn and you can get that warm, fresh-popped snack in just minutes at home!

Making popcorn in the air fryer lets you control how you season it and make it the perfect snack or treat for your family! You can even use it to make sweet popcorn or kettle corn! It takes less than ten minutes to pop up a few servings!

AIR FRYER POPCORN

Let me be honest about making popcorn in the air fryer — it can take some practice. You really have to get to know your air fryer model and you might have to play with the cooking time. 

You also run the risk of damaging the air fryer if your kernels pop up into the heating element that is above the basket. If you do make air fryer popcorn, I highly recommend you surprise the entire cook time for safety.

I also recommend that you use an air fryer with a large basket and cook the popcorn kernels in small batches.

I will admit that it’s fun to make though which is why I tried it! It’s pretty tasty too!

CAN YOU MAKE POPCORN IN AN AIR FRYER?

You can make air popped popcorn in your air fryer. Follow the directions below to try it!

This recipe makes about two servings. It takes approximately 5 minutes of prep time if you need to preheat your air fryer model. Cook time is about 8 minutes, though this can vary based on your actual fryer.

To make this air fryer recipe, you will need:

• ½ cup popcorn kernels
• Nonstick cooking spray
• Salt

These are the basic ingredients for a very healthy popcorn snack option. You can add additional toppings once the popcorn has popped if you prefer butter or even seasonings like garlic salt or ranch! It’s so easy to customize your popcorn.

HOW TO MAKE POPCORN IN THE AIR FRYER

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400° if needed. Not all air fryers require preheating.
2. Line the bottom of the air fryer basket with foil if the holes in the basket are big enough for the kernels to fall through.
3. Spread the kernels in an even layer on top of the foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
4. When the air fryer is heated, place the basket in and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the popping sounds have almost stopped.
5. Remove the basket slightly and toss two or three times during the cooking time to keep the popcorn from burning.
6. 

MORE AIR FRYER SNACK RECIPES

These snack recipes might not be as healthy as popcorn can be, but they are delicious! They’re also great options if you’re doing any entertaining like game day or other get togethers!

• Air Fryer Bagel Bites
• Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
• Air Fryer Fried Pickles

print recipe pin recipe

Air Fryer Popcorn

Whip up a quick snack with this Air Fryer Popcorn recipe and then customize it with your favorite toppings!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time8 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• ½ cup popcorn kernels
• Nonstick cooking spray
• Salt

Instructions

• Preheat the air fryer to 400° (if required for your machine).
• Line the bottom of the air fryer basket with foil if the holes in the basket are big enough for the kernels to fall through.
• Spread the kernels in an even layer over the top of the foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
• When the air fryer is heated, place the basket in and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, until the popping sounds have almost stopped.
• Remove the basket slightly and toss two or three times during the cook time to keep the popcorn from burning.

Notes

I highly recommend you supervise the air fryer during the cooking time to make sure popcorn kernels do not get stuck in the heating element of your air fryer.

GET YOUR OWN AIR FRYER

Check out some of the air fryers we recommend based on our experience.

[amalinkspro_table id=”70313″ new-window=”on” nofollow=”on” addtocart=”on” /]