Welcome to the world of sizzling hot oil. First, it's a trip to the fair
to discover the secrets behind fried classics such as funnel cakes and
churros. And how about some deep fried treats such as frogs legs, and
Twinkies and Coke? At Mickey's Diner in St. Paul, Minnesota, get
schooled in the tricks of the fried food trade from a master short order
cook. See what goes into forging the classic cast iron frying pan,
supplying deep fryers for American restaurants, and producing billions
of pounds of cooking oil. At Kentucky's World Chicken Festival, witness
the world's largest stainless steel frying pan fry up to six hundred
chicken quarters at a time. Find out what makes international favorites
like British fish and chips, Japanese tempura, and Chinese stir-fry so
tasty. Cooking oil is now being deployed as a fuel. Marvel at how San
Francisco fire trucks are fueling up on the city's used cooking oil.