air popped in the microwave??

TuscanySun

Hey out there! I've heard twice that you can pop regular popcorn kernels in the microwave in just a paper lunch bag. I tried and it didnt work. I just got hot kernels that never popped.

Has anyone else heard of this and if so, what am I doing wrong??

Thanks for the help!

TuscanySun

Hey out there! I've heard twice that you can pop regular popcorn kernels in the microwave in just a paper lunch bag. I tried and it didnt work. I just got hot kernels that never popped.

Has anyone else heard of this and if so, what am I doing wrong??

Thanks for the help!

drewzaun

I've never heard of it but I suppose it could work. I would just get an air popper though, easy as they are..

sarabear

I don't know, I've never tried it, I just asked my mom for her air popper, remember in the 80's when they were sooooooo popular? Well they are making a come back.

kristinlough

I got mine at Target for like $20. Totally worth the money!! it!

mamashrub

Hey out there! I've heard twice that you can pop regular popcorn kernels in the microwave in just a paper lunch bag. I tried and it didnt work. I just got hot kernels that never popped.

Has anyone else heard of this and if so, what am I doing wrong??

Thanks for the help!

I have never heard of that, but I do know there is a microwavable bowl that is made to air pop popcorn in the microwave...

tommn1

It should work...make sure you only use about a 1/4 cup of kernels and to fold the lunch bag at least a couple of times to create a decent seal. You can also add a little canola oil in the bag (will make it a bit soggy) to help heat up the kernels. Good luck.

porka29

Hey out there! I've heard twice that you can pop regular popcorn kernels in the microwave in just a paper lunch bag. I tried and it didnt work. I just got hot kernels that never popped.

Has anyone else heard of this and if so, what am I doing wrong??

Thanks for the help!

I have never heard of that, but I do know there is a microwavable bowl that is made to air pop popcorn in the microwave...

I bought the microwave bowl at Target for 9.99, it works great, no oil required. I put in a dash of splenda and had kettle corn!

TuscanySun

It should work...make sure you only use about a 1/4 cup of kernels and to fold the lunch bag at least a couple of times to create a decent seal. You can also add a little canola oil in the bag (will make it a bit soggy) to help heat up the kernels. Good luck.

Thanks! I'll try it again w. your tips!

TuscanySun

Hey out there! I've heard twice that you can pop regular popcorn kernels in the microwave in just a paper lunch bag. I tried and it didnt work. I just got hot kernels that never popped.

Has anyone else heard of this and if so, what am I doing wrong??

Thanks for the help!

I have never heard of that, but I do know there is a microwavable bowl that is made to air pop popcorn in the microwave...

I bought the microwave bowl at Target for 9.99, it works great, no oil required. I put in a dash of splenda and had kettle corn!

thanks....I'd heard of the bowl but hadnt found it anywhere yet. I just didnt want another bulky appliance like an air popper to sit around. (I'm OCD about counter clutter)

porka29

Hey out there! I've heard twice that you can pop regular popcorn kernels in the microwave in just a paper lunch bag. I tried and it didnt work. I just got hot kernels that never popped.

Has anyone else heard of this and if so, what am I doing wrong??

Thanks for the help!

I have never heard of that, but I do know there is a microwavable bowl that is made to air pop popcorn in the microwave...

I bought the microwave bowl at Target for 9.99, it works great, no oil required. I put in a dash of splenda and had kettle corn!

thanks....I'd heard of the bowl but hadnt found it anywhere yet. I just didnt want another bulky appliance like an air popper to sit around. (I'm OCD about counter clutter)

I too am crazy about appliance clutter!:bigsmile: I gave away my real air popper for same reason, but I put this under the cabinet where my bags of doritos used to sit:bigsmile: :bigsmile:

mcelledge

yes i asked my friend who is a Director of Child Nutrition. She uses a paper bag - brown or white the size for sandwiches. Put in about 1/3 cup. fold the opening down 2 times. place in microwave with the fold down. Pop but stand and watch or it will burn

1Corinthians13

yes i asked my friend who is a Director of Child Nutrition. She uses a paper bag - brown or white the size for sandwiches. Put in about 1/3 cup. fold the opening down 2 times. place in microwave with the fold down. Pop but stand and watch or it will burn

Oh, thanks! I'm gonna try this tonight! My budget is EXTREMELY tight, so I was trying to figure out how to airpop without buying a machine. Glad I stumbled across this thread! Oh wait...do I have brown bags? I'm not sure I do...but they don't cost much, right?