Is the Stir Crazy worth it over an air popper?

If you want buttery, oil-popped corn in large batches, yes. Air poppers are lower in fat and cheaper to run, but the Stir Crazy's stirring rod gives more even popping and a bigger 24-cup yield.

How much popcorn does one batch make?

Up to 6 oz of kernels, about 24 cups or 6 quarts. That is roughly 6 to 8 movie-night servings.

Yes. It is an oil popper, not hot air. Use about 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil with the kernels; the nonstick bowl and stirring rod do the rest.

Let it cool, then wipe the nonstick bowl with a damp cloth or wash it by hand. Remove the stirring rod and wash the lid separately; check your manual before putting any part in a dishwasher.

Watch for holiday and back-to-school sales, when this popper is often discounted. Compare the current price against its recent range before buying.

Where can I buy the West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper #5346 Amber Dome?

5 stores we checked sell it, including Mercari, Amazon, eBay, The Home Depot, Walmart.

West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper #5346 Amber Dome

Q: Where is the West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper #5346 Amber Dome cheapest?

At Mercari, for $39.49, as of our latest check.

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Our take on the West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper #5346 Amber Dome

The West Bend Stir Crazy is a countertop stir-crazy popper: a nonstick stirring rod moves the kernels through oil and heat under an amber-tinted dome. It pops up to 6 oz of kernels into about 24 cups (6 qt) per batch in roughly 5 minutes, and the bowl doubles as the serving bowl. It is a stovetop-free, plug-in alternative to a Whirley Pop, at 800 W and about 3.4 lb.