Dash Hot Air Popcorn Maker DAPP150V2 Review

Specifications

Capacity

16 qt

Popping method

Hot Air

Oil needed

No

Wattage

1000 W

Butter tray

Yes

Dishwasher safe

No

Weight

1.9 lb

Footprint

Compact

Color

Aqua

Noise

Moderate

What Does a Popcorn Maker Cost to Run?: this model, $0.81 at typical use.

Overview

The Dash DAPP150V2 is a hot air popcorn maker, so it pops kernels with heated air instead of oil. That keeps the snack lighter and means there is no oil to measure, drain or wipe out afterward. A 16-quart yield is plenty for a family or a couch full of guests, which is a lot of popcorn for a maker that lists at $19.99.

The build stays deliberately simple. It runs at 1000 watts, weighs just 1.9 pounds and carries a compact footprint, so it lifts out of a cabinet easily and tucks back when you are done. The aqua finish leans more playful than appliance-gray. A built-in butter tray sits on top to warm butter while the batch pops, so you can season as it finishes.

A couple of trade-offs come with the low price. Noise sits at the moderate level typical of air poppers, and the parts are not dishwasher safe, so cleanup is a quick hand wipe rather than a tray you toss in the rack. Neither is unusual at this price, but they are worth knowing before you buy.

Performance notes

At 1000 watts with hot air popping, the DAPP150V2 turns out a full 16-quart batch quickly and without added oil, which keeps the calories and the mess down. That capacity suits a household or a small group; for one or two people it simply means you can pop less per run. The compact, 1.9-pound body is built to live in a cabinet between uses rather than claim permanent counter space. Expect the moderate whir of a fan-driven popper, and a few unpopped kernels in the bottom, which is normal for air poppers, especially if you skip preheating. The butter tray handles seasoning during the pop, but plan on a hand wipe afterward since the parts are not dishwasher safe.

What buyers say

Buyers of inexpensive hot air poppers like this one tend to praise the price, the speed, and not needing oil, and they often note how easy it is to store. Common gripes for this category center on fan noise, occasional unpopped kernels at the bottom, lightweight plastic that can feel flimsy, and the chore of hand-washing when parts are not dishwasher safe. The Dash sits at a 4.7 rating across 41,200 reviews with roughly 7,000 bought in the last month, which points to broad satisfaction at its price point.