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[–] [email protected] 28 points 5 months ago (3 children)

For me it's mostly the deep fryer. When I change the oil it takes about 4 1/2 liters to refill.

[–] GJdan 12 points 5 months ago (1 children)

That makes sense, I didn't imagine that many people bother deep frying at home, but I guess I'm wrong :D

But in this case people are describing adding a little oil to a bottle at a time where with deep frying you could fill a bottle every time I think.

[–] gentooer 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Here in Belgium nearly every household has a friteuse to make fries.

[–] GJdan 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Wow, I just bake them, I'm sure it's not as good though.

[–] gentooer 1 points 4 months ago
[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago (2 children)

My parents could keep that going for a good long time by filtering it through a few layers of kitchen paper, it got rid of a lot of the burnt stuff, came out quite clear each time.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Don't they warn against reusing too much because it breaks down into carcinogens?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Probably, but don't most things these days go out of their way to kill us anyway? 😅

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago

I use paper coffee filters in a metal strainer.

Takes a while, but the oil comes out clear and back to its original colour and flavour after 2 passes.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (2 children)

I just got a deep fryer literally two days ago how often should I change the oil?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

They say around around 10 uses or a max of three months, depending on how often you use it and what you're frying.

For me personally I tend to stretch it a bit further... the main thing is that it isn't rancid or starting to get too dark.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

Most importantly, old oil can have a lower smoke point than is safe. Definitely replace your oil if anything starts to taste burnt.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 4 months ago

Drain it through a filter and refrigerate it if you aren't using it constantly. It'll go rancid pretty quick.