Can you put butter in a Silicone Microwave Popcorn Popper?

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Yes, you can – and it will work great. Many people ask, “Can I put butter in a silicone microwave popcorn popper?” How do you know if your corn popper is plastic or silicone? If your corn popper is plastic, it cannot be filled with butter.

But if it’s silicone, then yes; in fact, microwaving a pat of butter on the rim of the popcorn maker will make your popcorn taste even better! You might also like to add salt after the popping process for that extra touch of flavor.
A silicone corn popper is also microwave-safe if you want to pop your kernels that way.

You will have to fill the cup about half full of kernels, as the steam builds up and causes overflow if you put too many in (just like with regular plastic). You will also need to use a cook time of 10 minutes at 800 watts, as silicone won’t get hot enough on its own. A silicone popper is also great for making popcorn in the oven.

If you’re like many people, your favorite snack is a pre-packaged microwave popcorn bag. But you’re probably also like many people in that after enjoying the delicious taste of buttery popcorn for maybe one minute or so, it’s gone and the greasy mess is everywhere. One trick to avoid this messy dilemma is to put butter into a silicone microwave popcorn popper with a lid.

While this may seem similar to putting butter in a paper microwave popcorn bag, you’ll find that there are some noticeable differences between the two. One big difference is that while the paper bag is thin and prone to ripping, the silicone popper will be thick and won’t rip easily, allowing you to get a buttery taste and avoid a mess. You can put as much butter in your microwave popcorn popper as you’d like to.

How to put butter in a silicone microwave popcorn popper?

It’s no secret that microwave popcorn has transformed this nation in a generation. Popcorn is so convenient because it is not only quick and easy to make but the butter is already melted inside the popper. But what happens if your butter drips out or you forget to put it in?

It can be quite difficult to get your popcorn popping if you use a silicone microwave popcorn popper. Although the popcorn is still tasty, it is not going to taste as if you are really eating a pot of freshly popped corn.

So, if you want to get the most out of your microwave popcorn and make sure that your butter doesn’t leak or harden before it is in the popper, then read this section and follow my advice.

  1. Fill silicone lid with popcorn kernels to the engraved line.
  2. Pour the kernels into the bottom of the popper.
  3. Add the desired amount of butter or margarine to the silicone lid and set it on top of the popper.
  4. The perforated lid will allow the butter/margarine to melt onto the popcorn.
  5. Heat first batch for two minutes and thirty seconds.
  6. On subsequent batches, time may be added until popping slows to two seconds apart.
  7. Stop the microwave when popping slows.

Is it safe to microwave popcorn in a silicone bowl?

While these popcorn makers are made from silicone, it is the same as what you find in your kitchen. There’s no reason to be concerned about using one of these microwave popcorn poppers with your food. And the good news is that they can be cleaned by simply rinsing them with water. There it is completely safe to microwave popcorn in a silicone bow. It also offers all the convenience of microwaved popcorn without unsettling chemicals that are often used in most microwave popcorn bags.

 

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