Air Fryer Popcorn

This delicious snack is easy to make.

5 from 5 votes

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American, Western

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 103kcal

Preheat Air Fryer to 400F / 200C.
Combine popcorn kernels and olive oil in a mixing bowl.
If your air fryer basket has larger holes that the popcorn kernels will fall through, make a foil pouch that fits the basket with the sides rolled up. Then add the kernels on top and spread out in a single layer.
If the basket holes are smaller, add the kernels straight into the basket and spread into a single layer.
Cook for 6-8 minutes, shaking a couple of times during cooking. When you shake only open the basket slightly so that the popping kernels don't escape.
Remove popcorn when done, discard any un-popped kernels, season, and serve.

Preheat Air Fryer - You want the Air Fryer hot, so that the popcorn can start popping quickly. Otherwise you will end up with burnt kernels.
Hold off the seasoning – If you avoid seasoning or salting the popcorn as you cook it, you get more flexibility with flavorings at the end.
Use the right amount of popcorn – Stick with about a quarter cup of popcorn per session as having too much will result in there being too many un-popped kernels. If you have a big air fryer with more surface area you can increase it to a third of a cup.
Shake - Shake a couple of times during cooking. Make sure to only slightly open the basket for shaking so the popping corn does not escape.
Timings - to avoid having burnt popcorn, I tend to stop popping about 6-7 minutes in.
There are 3 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.