: Look for models with visible vents. Poor steam control leads to soggy popcorn.
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: These require manual cranking and oil. They are favored by "flavor aficionados" for creating authentic, crispy movie-theater-style popcorn. : Look for models with visible vents
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: These use an internal motorized arm to move kernels in oil. They offer consistent results without the manual labor of stovetop models.
: Most home models handle about 0.5 cups of unpopped kernels, yielding ~15–18 cups of popped corn.