Reuse Oil

[sankum]

In most of the Indian snacks preperation, it involves deep frying. I was wondering how many times we can reuse oil which is used for deep frying? I generally throw away after using for 2 times.

[KYHeirloomer]

Depends a lot on what was fried, at what temperature, and whether or not you filter the oil after each use.

The instructions that came with my deep fryer indicate you can get as many as 5 uses from the oil. But I've not gotten more than three myself.

[MaryB]

The more uses the darker the fried product will get. Off flavors creep in also.

[bwhit]

What kind of oil are you using? Have you experimented with canola, vegetable, sunflower, etc. Cost I am sure is a factor but if you can get more use out of your oil it might be worth it.

[greyeaglem]

Refrigerating the oil between uses will also extend the life.

[bughut]

I tend to go by the colour and the smell.

A whole day of frying Pakoras and samosas will mean an oil change half way through, including top-ups. but I can get 3 days out of it in small doses. If its getting so you can smell the flavours in the oil and its nipping your eyes, then you're well overdue