West Bend 82505 Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper 6 Qt
- 6 quart serving bowl cover, pops up to 6.75 quarts in about 4 minutes
- Hot oil popping with motorized stirring rods, not hot air
- Butter well in the lid melts butter onto the corn as it pops
- 13 x 10 x 10 inches, 4.4 lb, BPA-free plastic
- Cover is top-rack dishwasher safe, nonstick heating plate
- 1 year limited warranty
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A stirring hot oil popper whose clear cover flips over to become the serving bowl, so there is one less dish. Oil is required and the base must be unplugged and flipped by hand, which is messier than an air popper.
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ASIN: B00KL8SM92Category: Popcorn Poppers
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Overview
Not a hot air machine and not a microwave bag, this popper cooks kernels in oil on a heated plate while rotating rods push them around so none stay unpopped. The clear cover shows the action, catches melting butter from a well on top, and when popping ends the whole unit is flipped so the cover becomes the bowl.
Popping in oil gives the taste of theater corn, and the stirring rods mean few unpopped kernels at the bottom. Oil and butter mean more cleanup, the cord is permanently attached, and the base has to be flipped while still warm to get the corn out.
Who it's for
Weekend film sessions and parties where one large batch feeds the room are what the big cover and the butter well are built for. People counting oil, or households that want a popper to stay upright with a chute, should choose a hot air model instead.
Pros and cons
- Cover doubles as the serving bowl
- Stirring rods reduce unpopped kernels
- Butter well drips butter while popping
- Nonstick heating plate
- Must be unplugged and flipped to serve
- Cord is permanently attached
- Only the cover is dishwasher safe
- Popped capacity in cups not listed
Performance notes
A triple-layer heating plate stores and spreads heat across a compact surface with steep walls, so kernels gather at the center where the plate is hottest and the oil reaches popping temperature quickly. The rotating rods push unpopped kernels back into that zone instead of letting them scorch in one spot. Butter placed in the well melts from the rising heat and drips through as the corn pops, so it coats the batch without a separate pan.
Specifications
| Brand | West Bend |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 4.4 pounds |
| Item dimensions | 13 × 10 × 10 inches |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 10"L x 13"W x 10"H |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 6 quarts |
| Heating plate | Triple-layer, nonstick |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Red |
| Material | Plastic |
| Included components | |
| Included components | Popper base, clear cover with butter well |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty (Years) | 1 year |
| Warranty Description | 1-Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Popping Method | Hot oil with stirring rods |
| Cord | Permanently attached, wraps under base |
| Dishwasher safe parts | Cover, top rack |
| Special Features | Popcorn |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the box with the West Bend Stir Crazy 82505?
The listing names the popper base with its stirring rods and the clear cover with a butter well and butter lid. The cord is permanently attached. No measuring cup, oil or kernels are listed.
Is the West Bend Stir Crazy a hot air popper?
No. It pops kernels in oil on a heated nonstick plate while rods stir them. It needs oil for every batch.
How do you get the popcorn out of the Stir Crazy popper?
When popping ends, snap the butter lid over the well, unplug the machine and flip it over. The cover becomes the serving bowl with the popcorn inside.
Can the West Bend 82505 go in the dishwasher?
The cover and serving bowl are top-rack dishwasher safe. The base holds the heating plate and cord and is wiped clean by hand.
How does the Stir Crazy popper store?
The cord wraps underneath the base and the base nests inside the cover, so it stores as one compact stack.