Wow, that's a clever twist on making popcorn! Adding hot sauce to the oil sounds like a great way to evenly distribute the flavor. I've tried something similar with flavored oils for a movie night a while back, and it was a hit despite setting off the smoke alarm a few times!
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That sounds like an awesome way to spice up your popcorn! I love the idea of adding hot sauce directly to the oil for popping. I’ve done something similar before, and it really infuses the flavor into each kernel. Just be careful not to go overboard!