Episode
MasterChef Australia: Mystery Fridge Invention Test
Overview
Today's mystery box challenge comes with a twist: contestants must select one of the judges' fridges and use whatever is inside to create a dish worthy for a chance at immunity and a grand prize.
Details
- Series
- MasterChef Australia
- Season
- Season 17
- Episode
- Episode 9
- Air date
- 2025-05-12
- Runtime
- 50 min
Episode context
Mystery Fridge Invention Test is Episode 9 in Back to Win of MasterChef Australia. It aired on 2025-05-12. The runtime is 50 min.
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