Episode
MasterChef Junior: Jalapeño Business
Overview
The nine remaining junior chefs create one of the most popular fried, feisty and spicy finger foods
Details
- Series
- MasterChef Junior
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2022-05-05
- Runtime
- 45 min
Episode context
Jalapeño Business is Episode 8 in Season 8 of MasterChef Junior. It aired on 2022-05-05. The runtime is 45 min.
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Episode 7: Motocross Mayhem
The Top 10 chefs start their engines for the ultimate race of the season, as they head over to a secret destination for their challenge. The strongest communicators are picked as team captains, as they compete to create the best American-style comfort dish for a team of very hungry motorsport racers. Find out who will take home the checkered flag.
Episode 9: The Big Bake Sale
The eight remaining junior chefs split into teams for a bake sale challenge. Gordon, Daphne and Aaron judge four different types of tasty treats on flavor and presentation. Ultimately, one member of the losing team will be going home.
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