Whirley Pop Directions

The basic Whirley Pop recipe is hard to mess up. The company suggests putting 1/2 cup of popcorn kernels and 1 to 3 tablespoons of oil in the pot.

What kind of oil do you use in a Whirley Pop?

Recommended oils are our Classic Blend Popping Oil (a blend of coconut and canola oils), peanut, corn, canola, or even Green Tea oil. Not recommended is butter or olive oil. These will smoke and burn even at medium temperatures, and you will be disappointed. After your oil goes in, add ½ cup of kernels.

How much oil do you put in a popcorn popper?

How much oil for the popcorn machine can be determined by using a ratio of 1 part oil per 3 parts popcorn kernel. Once the oil is heated, turn on the motor switch and add the popcorn kernels. Once the popping has completed, turn off the motor and heat switches.

How much oil do you need for popcorn?

You’ll need enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan. I used 3 to 4 tablespoons for 1 cup of popcorn. Add the oil to a COLD pan. Add your popcorn kernels to the COLD oil.

Which oil is best for popping popcorn?

Walnut, avocado or extra virgin olive oils are best when making popcorn on the stovetop. Canola oil is the next best option. Flaxseed and wheat germ oil shouldn’t be heated, so they don’t really work for popping popcorn.

Does soaking popcorn make it pop better?

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The Internet-approved tip is as follows: Soak popcorn kernels in water for 10 minutes, then drain and pop as normal. The theory is that the extra moisture helps produce fluffier puffs.

What kind of salt do you use for popcorn?

You can pretty much use any salt to make your own popcorn salt but I prefer to go for finer sea salt or sea salt flakes. Extra fine sea salt will give you a finer texture and flakes will be slightly rougher and chunkier.

Is Whirley Pop worth it?

The stainless steel pot heats very evenly and this definitely does a great job of popping almost all of the kernels without burning them. It is very easy to clean (just wipe out if making a basic batch without sugar/salt). But also hand washes easily too.

What temperature should a Whirley Pop be?

Pre-heat your Whirley-Pop to ~450 degrees Fahrenheit. We used a regular temperature probe to measure the heat inside and double checked with our Infrared Thermometer. 2. Adjust your heat source until the temperature stabilizes right around ~450.

Can you use Whirley Pop on glass top stove?

Whirley-Pops, which are stovetop popcorn poppers, are great for popping popcorn at home on your stove. These are safe to use on our glass top stove, but shaking should also be avoided. Most Whirley-Pops have a handle for stirring popcorn and preventing burning.

Can I use butter instead of oil in a popcorn popper?

Yes. I put 2 tablespoons of butter and 1/4 cup of popcorn in the bottom of the popper and pop until the popping slows down.

Can I use ghee in a Whirley Pop?

I like to use ghee rather than oil. I like buttered popcorn, so rather than buttering already oiled popcorn, I use about a tablespoon of ghee and about a half cup of kernals.

Can Whirley Pop go in dishwasher?

We do not recommend putting the popper in the dishwasher, as the aluminum is not dishwasher safe. Always hand wash both the popper and the lid using warm soapy water and a grease-cutting dish soap.

How much popcorn does a 4 oz Popper make?

1oz of unpopped popcorn makes roughly 2.5 cups of popped popcorn, so a 4oz kettle will make 10 cups per batch, and a 16oz kettle will make 40 cups! A 4oz or 6oz kettle is ideal for many home theater owners.

What oil does movie theaters use for popcorn?

What oil is used for movie theater popcorn? Coconut oil or canola oil is what they use for popcorn at movie theaters.