Sean Evans has eaten nearly 4,000 chicken wings and shot more than 350 episodes of Hot Ones for the Internet’s amusement. But still, to this day, he cannot make a chicken wing to save his life. That’s where chef and culinary producer, Christian Alquiza, comes in. Once a beloved side character on our First We Feast shows, Christian is now the face of our new series, Hot Kitchen, where he’ll be doing research and development on spicy recipes for legions of pepper heads. His first mission? Make the ULTIMATE chicken wing using better techniques, and, of course, the hottest peppers on Planet Earth, straight from Smokin’ Ed Currie's farm.
In this Thanksgiving special of Hot Ones Hot Kitchen, chef Christian Alquiza has an important culinary mission: to make the ultimate Leftover sandwich, Hot Ones style. That means remixing classic dishes like stuffing, turkey, and mashed potatoes with big flavor and big spice. And it also means dialing up the proportions: a HUGE loaded 10-layer stack, featuring 10 leftovers. And he’s calling it “The Hot Gravy Gobbler.” There’s always competition when it comes to making the best leftover sandwich. Now it’s Christian’s turn to shine. Buckle up!
It’s Nacho Time! Chef Christian Alquiza is back in the Hot Kitchen Lab with a single mission: to make the ULTIMATE Hot Ones nachos. That means heavy on the queso, heavy on the spice, and heavy on the flames. Literally.
It's a spicy sandwich showdown! Two pro chefs—Hot Kitchen host Christian Alquiza and Sandwich Expert Owen Han—will put four icons to the test: the Nashville Hot Chicken, Italian beef, Torta Ahogada, and the French Dip with Hot Mustard. What sandwich will take home the crown? Christian and Owen will settle the debate with an epic cookoff. Let the games begin.
For the past decade, Da Bomb hot sauce has tortured Hot Ones guests at the #8 slot with its insane heat and battery-acid taste. So can two pro chefs rewrite history and make Da Bomb a.k.a. “Death Sauce” taste good? That’s what Sean Evans wants to know. Which is why he’s enlisted Mythical Chef Josh and Hot Kitchen host Christian Alquiza to use their culinary chops to take on the ultimate Hot Ones villain. The mission: Make a 4-course gourmet meal, using 4 different techniques that utilize the Da Bomb. Mythical Chef Josh says there’s no such thing as a bad ingredient, there’s only bad chefs. Time to put that to the test.
Comedian Eric Wareheim does it all: he’s a best-selling cookbook author (Foodheim), a winemaker (Las Jaras), and renowned “Top Food Blogger,” with a new cookbook "Steak House" coming out this fall. But now it’s his turn to eat it all. In this episode of Hot Kitchen, Eric’s foodie credentials will be put to the ultimate test: he must endure a spicy 5-course gourmet meal, featuring every part of the chicken. The kicker? Each dish gets progressively hotter. From a stuffed chicken parm nugget with Calabrian chilis, to yakitori gizzards and hearts dipped in Da Bomb tare, to Last Dab Buffalo-braised chicken feet, get ready for a self-contained feast using one whole single bird. Can our host Christian Alquiza live up to the standards of America’s Top Food Blogger?
3 chicken wing styles, at 3 different heat levels. That's today's challenge for Hot Kitchen host Christian Alquiza. Level 1: Pan-seared hot honey wings. Level 2: Korean Lollipop Ghost Pepper Wings. Level 3: a $50 Last Dab Buffalo wing worthy of a Michelin star. Let the games begin!
Hot Kitchen host Christian Alquiza is here to show you 5 easy instant ramen hacks to make your bowl ELITE. From loaded butter bombs, to ultra creamy noodles (HINT: use mayo!), here’s how a pro chef turns his bowl from basic to BUSSIN.
What does it take to fuel a professional NFL lineman? Christian's about to find out. We've got Los Angeles Chargers Center Bradley Bozeman in the hot seat - all 330 pounds of him. And it's Christian's job to feed him a 10,000 calorie cheat meal that not only tastes good, but ramps up in spice. Buckle up. We're rollin' with the big boys today.
3 fried chicken styles, at 3 different heat levels. That's today's challenge for Hot Kitchen host Christian Alquiza. Level 1 (Easy): Japanese karaage. Level 2 (Medium): Korean Double-Fried chicken. Level 3 (Expert): Sophisticated Southern fried chicken, worthy of a Michelin star. Let the games begin!
Comedian Uncle Roger has made a name for himself roasting chefs on the Internet. Will Christian be his next victim? In this episode of Hot Kitchen, Christian tries to impress Uncle Roger by making 3 iconic street foods from Malaysia - the Ramly burger, ayam goreng berempah, and egg-fried rice - each one spicier than the last. Uncle Roger has no patience for mistakes, especially when it comes to the food of his homeland. He’s a restaurateur now - his latest concept “Kawan by Uncle Roger” will open in London February 2026. That means his standards are higher than ever. Will Christian graduate from Nephew to Uncle status? The pressure is on.
In this episode of Hot Kitchen, chefs Christian Alquiza and Ian Fujimoto are teaming up to tackle the ultimate spicy sandwich trifecta—each one leveling up in heat and technique. From crafting creamy velvety scrambled eggs for a breakfast sandwich, to the searing high-heat theatrics of a KBBQ Philly cheesesteak, and a stuffed katsu sando that doesn’t skimp on the Scovilles, here’s how you can make the spicy sandwich of your dreams in all its CHEESY glory.