MasterChef Junior Season 8 episode 8 exclusive clip: Feisty finger food

The kitchen is amping up the heat on MasterChef Junior Season 8 episode 8. While a team challenge awaits to earn a group immunity, the sweat on their brow might not be from the culinary pressure. Is this classic appetizer having a few of the young cooks feeling a little hot under the collar?

According to FOX, MasterChef Junior Season 8 episode 8, “Gordon Gets Aarón To Introduce This Spicy Challenge,” features the following.

"After a tutorial from Aaron, the contestants are tasked with a jalapeno popper challenge, in which they must make as many perfect jalapeno poppers as they can or risk getting eliminated."

If that quick synopsis created a little rumble in the stomach, check out this MasterChef Junior Season 8 episode 8 exclusive clip.

Over the season, the young cooks have shown that they can fry with the best of them. Even though a Scotch Egg is hard, they completed that task. His Jalapeno Poppers Challenge should be a battle of the creativity, not just the execution.

Thinking about a jalapeno popper, the execution is more difficult than it seems. That perfectly crisp coating requires keen attention. From the seasoning to the batter to the frying, all elements must come together.

As many people know, de-seeding the jalapeno pepper is important. Those seeds can kick the spice to another level. The young cooks must use care.

Watching Aaron Sanchez teach this challenge is perfect for fans. Given that jalapeno poppers are such a classic appetizer, it is a recipe that many people will want to make at home. Sometimes it is better to make than order.

This challenge is another example that people should not be scared to make some favorite dishes at home. While a jalapeno popper might be a classic restaurant appetizer and the flavor has wide appeal, it doesn’t require a chef’s coat to master. Maybe this cooking lesson is a master class for all.

Although this challenge requires the perfect jalapeno popper, the home cook has a little less scrutiny on the plate. When immunity isn’t on the line, sometimes it is permissible to eat with your eyes closed.

Ready to watch MasterChef Season 8 episode 8 “Gordon Gets Aarón To Introduce This Spicy Challenge?” The episode airs Thursday, May 5 at 8 p.m. EST.