Presto 04863 PopLite Hot Air Popcorn Popper
- 18 cups popped corn, hot air with no oil
- Under 2 1/2 minutes per batch, per the description
- Butter melter doubles as measuring cup
- Built-in cord wrap, red plastic
- 9.25L x 5.81W x 13.75H inches, 2.1 lb
- 1 year limited warranty
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A hot air popcorn popper that makes a large batch without oil and melts butter in its own measuring cup. The plastic body needs wiping rather than washing, and wattage is not listed.
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ASIN: B01G7DM3G2Category: Popcorn Poppers
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Overview
A snack lover who wants popcorn without oil gets a hot air popper with a chute that guides popped corn into a bowl. The butter melter doubles as the measuring cup, and a cord wrap on the base tidies storage.
A large batch in minutes, with no oil to clean up, is the reason to look at it. The limitation is that the listing gives no wattage and the base and cover are wiped clean instead of washed.
Who it's for
Families and movie-night hosts who like air-popped corn can use the large batch size. Anyone wanting caramel corn, oil-popped flavor or a stirring kettle should pick a different style of popper.
Pros and cons
- Hot air popping, no oil
- Chute directs corn into a bowl
- Butter melter doubles as a measuring cup
- Built-in cord wrap
- Wattage not given
- Base cannot be immersed for washing
Performance notes
Hot air circulates around the kernels until the moisture inside each one turns to steam and bursts it open, so the popped corn leaves through the chute and the unpopped kernels stay behind. Batch quality depends on fresh, evenly sized kernels and on measuring them with the cup.
Specifications
| Brand | Presto |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 2.1 Pounds |
| Item Dimensions L X W X H | 9.25 inches L x 5.81 inches W x 13.75 inches H |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Popped Capacity | 18 Cups |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | Red |
| Included components | |
| Included components | Popper Base, Chute, and Butter Melter |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited |
| Other details | |
| Popping Method | Hot air, no oil |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Special features | Built in Cord Wrap |
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Frequently asked questions
How do I set up the Presto Poplite popper?
The listing names three parts: the popper base, the chute and the butter melter. The chute directs popcorn into your bowl, and the butter melter doubles as the measuring cup.
Can the Presto Poplite melt butter?
Yes. The built-in butter melter doubles as the measuring cup for kernels, according to the description.
Does the Presto Poplite use oil?
No. It pops with hot air, not oil, and the base and cover are wiped clean.