Why I ditched my stovetop popcorn for the air fryer

I used to make popcorn in a big pot with oil on the stove, shaking it like crazy for 5 minutes. Then I tried putting 1/4 cup of kernels in my air fryer at 400F for 10 minutes with a spritz of oil and it came out PERFECT with no burnt bits. Has anyone else found random snacks that work WAY better in the air fryer than the old way?

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emmasingh1d ago

With no burnt bits" really got me, because that's always my problem with stovetop popcorn no matter how much I shake it. I tried the air fryer method after reading this and honestly it's a game changer for sure. I think my favorite random air fryer snack so far has to be roasted chickpeas, they get way crunchier than in the oven.

beth_patel41d ago

Have you tried adding a little bit of olive oil spray before seasoning the chickpeas... it helps the spices stick way better and keeps them from drying out too much. I learned that after a few bad batches, and now they come out perfect every time in the air fryer. @emmasingh, the burnt popcorn struggle is real, but I've found letting the kernels sit in the air fryer basket for a minute after they stop popping helps steam escape and prevents that burnt taste.