Ep 6. Fries Wise

In the sixth episode of the fourth season of Chopped Junior, titled "Fries Wise," the young contestants are tasked with creating appetizers using fast food favorites - french fries, chicken nuggets, and onion rings. The competition kicks off with a frenzied round of cooking, in which the contestants have just 20 minutes to whip up their dishes using the surprise ingredients and staple pantry items.

As always, the judges - Alex Guarnaschelli, Amanda Freitag, and Marc Murphy - are on hand to evaluate the young chefs' creations based on presentation, taste, and creativity. The judges are looking for dishes that are not only visually appealing, but also inventive and delicious.

In the first round, the contestants are challenged to use french fries in their appetizers. The young chefs have to think outside the box and come up with unique ways to incorporate the potato-based side dish into their dishes. Some opt to use the fries as a base for their appetizers, while others chop them up and incorporate them into sauces or toppings.

The second round is all about chicken nuggets, and the contestants have to find ways to elevate the processed meat into something truly special. Some of the young chefs opt to bread and fry the nuggets to make them crispy and golden-brown, while others try to deconstruct the nuggets and incorporate the meat into other dishes.

The final round is perhaps the most challenging, as the contestants have to use onion rings to create desserts. The judges are looking for dishes that are both sweet and savory, and the young chefs have to strike a delicate balance between the flavors. Some opt to use the onion rings as a topping for sweet treats like ice cream, while others try to incorporate the flavor of the onion rings into the dessert itself.

As the competition heats up, the judges take note of the young chefs' skills, creativity, and ability to work under pressure. The contestants are pushed to their limits as they race against the clock to create their dishes, and tensions run high as the judges narrow down the field to determine who will be crowned the winner of "Fries Wise."

In the end, only one talented young chef will be named the champion of this episode of Chopped Junior, earning bragging rights and a $10,000 grand prize. Who will rise to the challenge and impress the judges with their culinary skills? Tune in to find out.