Thread: What's the best oil to fry fish ?

Soy Oil is about the best I ever used, but it's kinda costly..

I'm partial to Peanut Oil.

Pure Hog lard !

Originally Posted by kyron4

I've been using Wesson veg. oil in my cast iron skillet, but wondered if there is a "better" oil to use when pan frying or deep frying fish ? Also can used oil be strained and reused and if so for how long ?-Thanks

I've used Canola oil, and it was fine. Currently use Peanut Oil.

General concensus is - Oil can be strained & reused ... probably best if kept refrigerated. (there's a thread on that, on here somewhere)
One downside to doing that, though, is if you have consumption advisories on the fish, since the contaminants are generally in the fat, skin, or innerds of the fish ... and your oil may collectively leach these contaminants from the fish.

... cp

If you can eat peanuts or other nuts with out problems with you stomach (bowels) then peanut is fine. Be aware some people are allergic to peanut oil.

Originally Posted by Uncle BS

Pure Hog lard !

I agree,,nothing beats good ole hog lard for frying fish!!!

I use whatever is on sale

Wesson Canola oil, if you can keep temp below 400 degree. I try to get 325/350 depending on size of fillet's.