4.5(9,100)Amazon rating$49.951,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
The Cuisinart EasyPop CPM-100 is a sturdy, name-brand hot air popper with a built-in butter tray and strong 1300W heat, but at $49.95 you pay more for the badge than for raw capacity. It pops a respectable 10 quarts oil-free and earns a steady 4.5 rating, so it suits buyers who want a known brand over the cheapest option.
Buyers who want a recognized brand, oil-free popcorn, and a melt-butter tray built in, and who pop one or two batches at a time for a small family or movie night.
Skip if
You want the most popcorn per dollar or the largest yield. Two 18-quart hot air rivals cost half as much and pop more per batch, so skip the EasyPop if capacity and price matter more than the Cuisinart name.
Capacity 10 qt
Popping method Hot Air
Oil needed No
Wattage 1300 W
Butter tray Yes
Dishwasher safe No
Priced 33% above the category median ($37.49 across 10 tracked models)
Wattage of 1300 W - higher than 100% of the 10 models we track
Pros
Strong 1300W heating, among the hottest hot air poppers in this lineup, which helps kernels pop quickly
No oil needed, so batches are lighter and there is no oily pan to scrub
Built-in butter tray melts butter as the popcorn pours out
Solid 4.5 rating across about 9,100 reviews from a trusted kitchen brand
Moderate noise rather than the high whir of kettle and stovetop units
Cons
At $49.95 it is one of the more expensive hot air poppers here
10-quart batch yield trails 16-to-18-quart hot air rivals that cost less
Not dishwasher safe, so parts need hand washing
Medium footprint and 3.2 lb weight take more counter and cabinet space than the most compact poppers
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 9,100 owner ratings
Popularity3.0/5
9,100 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other popcorn makers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
The EasyPop CPM-100 is a hot air popcorn maker, so it runs on heat alone with no oil needed. That keeps each batch lighter and cleanup simple: there is no oil pan to scrub, just the popping chamber and the clear lid. Cuisinart rates it for roughly 10 quarts a batch, enough to fill a couple of large bowls for a movie night without going back for a second run.
Heat is where it stands apart from cheaper poppers. At 1300 watts it is one of the hotter hot air units in this roundup, which helps the kernels get moving fast and can mean fewer unpopped kernels left in the bowl. A built-in butter tray sits on top of the chute, melting butter as the popcorn streams out, so you skip the separate melting step.
The trade-off is size and price. At 3.2 pounds with a medium footprint it is heavier and bulkier than the most compact poppers, so it asks for a bit more counter space and cabinet room. It comes in red, runs at a moderate noise level, and the parts are not dishwasher safe, so plan on a quick hand wipe after each use. At $49.95 it is among the pricier hot air options here.
Performance notes
The numbers point to a fast, family-sized popper rather than a crowd machine. The 1300W element is the highest wattage among the hot air models here, so it heats quickly and should clear most kernels before they scorch; pair it with fresh kernels for the cleanest bowls. The 10-quart capacity comfortably covers one or two people or a small family per batch, but for a full group you will run it twice. Because it is hot air, there is no oil to measure or drain, and the butter tray handles topping inline. Expect moderate fan noise, lighter than a kettle popper but not silent, and a hand wash afterward since the parts are not dishwasher safe.
What buyers say
We compared specs, price, availability, review patterns and use-case fit. Buyers of hot air poppers like this one tend to praise the oil-free, lighter popcorn and the convenience of a built-in butter tray, and a brand like Cuisinart draws shoppers who value a known name and a steady 4.5 rating. Common gripes for this style of popper center on batch size feeling small once you are feeding a group, the occasional unpopped kernel or light kernel blow-out from the chute, and the fact that hand washing is required since the parts are not dishwasher safe. At this price, some shoppers also weigh whether the Cuisinart badge is worth more than a cheaper, higher-capacity rival.
No. It is a hot air popcorn maker, so it pops with heat alone and needs no oil. That keeps each batch lighter and means there is no oily pan to clean afterward.
How much popcorn does the EasyPop make per batch?
It is rated for about 10 quarts per batch, enough to fill a couple of large bowls for one or two people or a small family. For a bigger group you will want to run it twice.
Is the EasyPop CPM-100 dishwasher safe?
No, the parts are not dishwasher safe. Because it uses no oil, cleanup is still quick, just plan on a hand wipe of the chamber and lid after each use.
