When it comes to takeout, nothing beats Chinese food. In this episode, Chef Jet Tila cooks up two classic Chinese takeout dishes. He kicks it off with a crispy and sweet Orange Chicken with a fluffy Fried Rice. Then, he uses his air fryer to make Char Siu Bao, a dim sum classic that stuffs savory roasted pork inside a fluffy steamed bun.
Gotta fry! The chefs learn that in every round they must use the deep fryer or air fryer to make crispy, creative cuisine. First round jitters affect the chefs as they rush to fry up appetizers, and as the final seconds tick away, it's unclear whether everyone will remember to plate every basket ingredient. Then in the entrée round, a prized meat and a milk substitute are two of the mandatory items the competitors must incorporate into their dishes. The final basket holds some fun ingredients that inspire the last two competitors to create whimsical desserts.
Molly Yeh and Nick are test driving a new van for the family, so Molly whips up some of her fast-food faves to try out in the vehicle. She hits the road with Smoked Turkey and Brie Horseshoe Sandwiches, Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets with Creamy Marinara Sauce, Gooey Butter Cake on a Stick and Pistachio Milkshakes that'll hopefully fit into the cup holders nicely!
It's all about appliances as Ree Drummond is cooking on the countertop. First, Ree puts together a speedy all-in-one Sausage and Potato Soup in the pressure cooker. Then, the air fryer is perfect for fabulous, fast BBQ Chicken Bagel Pizza, and the microwave serves up a quick Brownie Bowl with decadent chocolate glaze and ice cream. Finally, the toaster is in the spotlight for a beautiful Breakfast Quesadilla.
The master of meal prep, Valerie Bertinelli gets ready for a busy week with her Foil Packet Salmon and Meal Prep Grilled Chicken and Veggies. Then, she creates a salad for every taste with her Italian Chopped Salad with Gorgonzola Ranch and Bistro Salad with Lemon Herb Vinaigrette, along with Potato Salad two ways -- Classic and Air-Fryer. Finally, Valerie cools off with No-Churn Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream.