Skeptical about products like these, I bought it knowing I could send it back with Amazon Prime returns- and I wouldn't be out the money.. I knew 99% in my mind it wouldn't work.. boy was I wrong! I am amazed how well it works! I add the suggested amount of 1/4 cup (Orville Redenbacher non-GMO) kernels to the bowl (plain, nothing else in the bowl) , cover it with the lid, and nuke it for 2 minutes in my 1200 watt microwave. The bowl is 3/4 full when popped (not gushing out like the pic.) it makes several cups of light and fluffy popcorn. ZERO oil, ZERO chemicals like the bagged type popcorn that now tastes like a mouthful of chemicals and garbage that makes my stomach hurt for hours. Truly just add dry kernels from the jar-and a delicious result awaits you in about 2 minutes! I love popcorn, big fan!! But I stopped eating it almost 2 years ago because all the companies add chemicals to it, it's ruined the flavor, making it dangerous to eat, and hurts my stomach half the night.. I am so thankful I put aside my skepticism and tried using this item. It's amazing for popping chemical free delicious popcorn. Once the popcorn is done, I sometimes add my homemade butter (heated in microwave separately - then added to a spray bottle for even application) and a bit of salt to the popcorn - and it's like heaven!!! I tried several brands of bagged popcorn, jiffy pop on the stove, oil in a covered pot on the stove... everything! It's all either chemical ridden, or greasy oil soaked that leaves a film in Your mouth for hours- yuck!!!! I am so thank this product exists- so I can finally return to the chemical popcorn I used to have as a kid!! I hand wash with dish soap then towel dry. (Don't want to chance ruining it in the dishwasher.) then I push it together and it collapses to approximately 2 or so inches... I slide it in a gallon ziplock bag to keep dust/anything for getting on it, then put in the dry pantry storage until next use. It is so convenient that it collapses for easy storage, and pops right back up when it's brought back out for use. I wonder if over time if it will continue to hold its shape? I highly recommend!!! Thank you

Makes perfect popcorn every time. Love that it collapses and is dishwasher safe. Gone are the days of the big loud air poppers!

When I first seen this thing,I thought what a flimsy piece of crap. I'm 65 years old. I'e bought several types corn poppers in my life time. This is the best ever. I use no oils. Pops really great. Best bang for the buck.

Just got this today and already made two batches of popcorn. It works great. The lid sits down inside. Popcorn turns out great! I made "kettle corn" using stevia and cinnamon and one teaspoon of butter "” put it all in before popping. Recommend.

4 minutes just perfect Really like the easy storage and take along convenience. A great compliment to our air popper.