Aaron Sanchez Biography

Aarón Sánchez is a Mexican celebrity chef, restaurateur, television personality, cookbook author, and philanthropist who was born on February 12, 1976, in El Paso, Texas, United States. Aarón is the executive chef and part-owner of the Mexican restaurant Johnny Sánchez in New Orleans. Aarón co-starred on Food Network’s hit series Chopped and Chopped Jr. as well as hosted Cooking Channel’s Emmy-nominated Taco Trip.

Aarón has appeared on Iron Chef America as well as is one of the few chefs whose battles have ended in a draw, tying with Masaharu Morimoto in “Battle Black Bass” in Season 2. Aarón was also a contestant on The Next Iron Chef. He is the author of two cookbooks as well as had a memoir released on October 1, 2019.

An active philanthropist, he launched the Aarón Sánchez Scholarship Fund, an initiative empowering aspiring chefs from the Latin community to follow their dreams as well as attend culinary school. As of 2017, Aarón is one of the judges/hosts of FOX’s hit reality-TV culinary competition series MasterChef from Season 8 onwards after previously guest-starring in a select number of episodes in Season 7 as a guest judge, co-hosting alongside Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich (Season 8 finale-present) along with Christina Tosi (Season 8-Season 9 (guest judge, Episode 11)).

Aarón has also joined the judging panel of MasterChef Junior since its 7th season, which debuted in March 2019, after guest-starring in Season 5, which debuted in early 2017.

10 Facts About Aaron Sanchez

1. Name: Aaron Sanchez
2. Age: 45 years
3. Birthday: February 12
4. Height: 5 feet 8 inches
5. Weight: 90 kgs
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: television personality
8. Marital Status: To be Updated.
9. Salary: To be Updated
10. Networth: $4 million

 Aaron Sanchez Age

Aarón is 45 years old as of 2021, he was born on February 12, 1976, in El Paso, Texas, United States. He celebrates his birthday on February 12, every year, and his birth sign is Aquarius.

Aaron Sanchez Height

Aarón stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) tall

Aaron Sanchez Weight

Aarón has a weight of 90 kgs (198 lbs).

Aaron Sanchez Education

In 1994, Aarón graduated from The Dwight School and began to work full-time for Prudhomme in New Orleans. He was married to singer Ife Mora from 2009 until 2012. Aarón also has a son named Yuma. On episode 21 of MasterChef season 9, he revealed that his mentor was Jonathan Waxman

Aaron Sanchez Family

Aarón and his twin brother Rodrigo, an attorney in New York City, were born in the year 1976, in Chihuahua, Mexico to Zarela Martinez, a restaurateur as well as the author of several cookbooks, and Adolfo Sanchez, and later moved to El Paso, Texas. Aarón began cooking at an early age, helping his mother prepare traditional Mexican foods for her catering business.

In the year 1984, the family moved to New York, and his mother launched the acclaimed Café Marimba, and Sánchez began to cook in a professional kitchen. At age 16, Aarón’s mother sent him to New Orleans to spend the summer working with Chef Paul Prudhomme.

Aaron Sanchez Wife

Aarón married Ife Sanchez Mora in 2009 but divorced in 2012. The cause of their failed marriage is, however, not clear as he likes to keep his personal life private.

Aaron Sanchez’s Net Worth

Aarón has an estimated net worth of $4 million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a celebrity chef, restaurateur, television personality, cookbook author, and philanthropist. Through his various sources of income, Aarón has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Aaron Sanchez Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Aaron Sanchez.

Aaron Sanchez Wiki

• Full Names: Aarón Sánchez
• Popular As: Chef
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Celebrity chef, restaurateur, television personality, cookbook author, and philanthropist.
• Nationality: American
• Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
• Religion: Not Known
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Aaron Sanchez Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 45 years old as of 2021
• Zodiac Sign: Aquarius.
• Date of Birth: February 12, 1976
• Place of Birth: El Paso, Texas, United States.
• Birthday: February 12, every year

Aaron Sanchez Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Not Available
• Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) tall
• Weight: 90 kgs (198 lbs).
• Eye Color: Black
• Hair Color: Light Brown
• Shoe Size:  Not Available

Aaron Sanchez Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Adolfo Sanchez
• Mother: Zarela Martinez
• Siblings (Sisters): Rodrigo Sanchez
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Ife Sanchez Mora
• Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
• Children: Yuma Sanchez

Aaron Sanchez’s Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $4 million dollars
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Celebrity chef, restaurateur, television personality, cookbook author, and philanthropist.

Aaron Sanchez Restaurants

In 2010, Sánchez sold his interest in the Paladar restaurant. Sanchez became the chef of Mexican New York eatery Centrico, which closed in 2012. He is the founder and owner of the other Johnny Sanchez in Baltimore, which was opened in August 2014 alongside fellow chef John Besh.

Aaron Sanchez Recipes

Horchata

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed
• 1 cinnamon stick, preferably Mexican, broken into pieces, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 cup sugar, or to taste
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, preferably Mexican, for garnish

Directions

• Combine the rice and cinnamon stick with 4 cups of water in a blender; pulse to coarsely grind. Transfer to a large bowl and add another 4 cups of water; soak at room temperature for 3 hours.
• Puree the rice mixture in a blender in batches until smooth. Strain through cheesecloth or a fine sieve into a pitcher. Mix in the sugar; chill.
• Stir the horchata well before serving. Pour into ice-filled glasses; garnish with cinnamon sticks and a dusting of ground cinnamon.

Aaron Sanchez’s Mexican Brownies

Ingredients

• 2 sticks of unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
• 2 cups of sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground Mexican cinnamon (Canela)
• 1/4 teaspoon pequen chili powder or cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides. Press the paper into the corners of the pan and lightly grease the paper with butter.
• Melt the 2 sticks of butter in a nonstick saucepan over medium-low heat; do not boil. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla to the saucepan and stir with a wooden spoon until combined.
• Add the cocoa, flour, cinnamon, chili powder, salt, and baking powder and mix until smooth. Spread the batter in the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out fudgy, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan on a rack, then use the parchment paper to lift out the brownies before slicing.

Beef Tacos: Tacos de Carne Asada

Ingredients

• 1 flank steak, trimmed of excess fat
• 1 cup pickled jalapenos, including the carrots and onions that come in the jar
• Salt and pepper
• 8 corn tortilla
• 1/4 cup white onion, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons salsa de Arbol
• 1 tablespoon canola oil, plus more, as needed

Directions

• Cover flank steak on one side with the pickled jalapenos, then turn over and let sit at room temperature, covered for 1 hour.
• Preheat the grill or broiler.
• Season both sides of the steak with salt and pepper and place on a hot grill or under the broiler. Cook the steak for 5 to 6 minutes on each side (for medium-rare), and then chop it into 1/4-inch pieces.
• Heat a small saute pan and add 1 tablespoon of canola oil. Warm corn tortillas for 30 seconds on each side, adding more oil as necessary. Stack 2 tortillas together, place the meat in the center of the tortillas and top with the onion and cilantro. Drizzle a teaspoon of the salsa de Arbol on top of each taco.

Aaron Sanchez Cookbook

Sanchez is a third-generation cookbook author, Aarón has written two books. His first, “La Comida del Barrio” was published in May 2003. His second, “Simple Food, Big Flavor: Unforgettable Mexican-Inspired Recipes from My Kitchen to Yours” was released in October 2011.

Aaron Sanchez Awards

Aarón Sanchez’s passion, commitment, and skills have placed him among the world’s leading contemporary Latin chefs. Celebrated by critics and contemporaries altogether, Aarón has won a James Beard Award for Television Studio Program and has appeared at the White House as a guest chef.

Frequently Asked Questions About Aaron Sanchez

Who is Aaron Sanchez?

Aarón is a Mexican celebrity chef, restaurateur, television personality, cookbook author, and philanthropist who is the executive chef and part-owner of the Mexican restaurant Johnny Sánchez in New Orleans.

How old is Aaron Sanchez?

Aarón is 45 years old as of 2021, he was born on February 12, 1976, in El Paso, Texas, United States.

How tall is Aaron Sanchez?

Aarón stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m) tall

Is Aaron Sanchez married?

Aaron was married to Sanchez Mora but is currently not engaged or dating anyone

How much is Aaron Sanchez worth?

Aaron has an estimated net worth of $4 million US dollars.

Where does Aaron Sanchez live?

Aaron lives in New Orleans, Los Angeles, USA.

Is Aaron Sanchez dead or alive?

Aaron is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Aaron Sanchez now?

Aaron is a professional Chef.

Aaron Sanchez Contacts

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