What is the secret to great popcorn?

[mosaica]

Mine is OK but not great - it can be a bit chewy. I always make it on the hob, a bit of sunflower oil, a high heat and that's it. What will make it better?

What's wrong with a bit chewy? I make mine on the hob it's chewy and then drown it in butterscotch sauce and the sauce makes it more crunchy and a bit more chewy in a toffee way, it disappears in seconds.

Well, like mine fluffy like the one from the cinemas. Is it just the equipment they use, or a special technique?

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My technique is to put 3-4 kernels in oil practically cold, wait till they all pop on the heat, scoop out and then the oil is perfect temp for popping. Gets good results and I don't think it's chewy.

However, for fluffy I think you need a decent air popper. They're quite cheap.

I don't order popcorn at the cinema, so still no idea whether I achieve the correct texture or not.... The little machines are often for sale in second hand shops but they aren't expensive.

MSG

Put the sugar in the oil rather than sprinkling afterwards. Careful not to burn it though. Makes the outside crispy.

Pinch of salt at the end

Sugar in the oil? Doesn't it go black?
Like the pp I put the oil in, few kernels. Pop the rest in, take it off the heat for thirty seconds and shake. Put it back on the heat and pop pop pop it's done. Make sure you get your bowl out before starting!