I reuse oil for some foods like French fries. Is there a lid or cover to protect the oil when not in use?
454277
it did not come with one but i found that a full sized industrial sheet pan {available at any restaurant supply for less then 20.00} works great
1872441
It has an uncoated stainless steel container. I kept my old enamel coated one from the fryer that died as it seems to produce browner fries.
1154223
Nope, the spout does not have a lid so it remains open even when not in use. There is a vent tube right next to the spout to pass air into the dispenser when pouring oil.
1923378
I had a bit of oil on mine and I just burned it off. I think it is there to stop it from rusting while in storage.Hope you like it, I love mine.
1002266
Yes. You just take the oil compartment out and there's a spout with a screw-on cap. I use a funnel and pour the oil into a clean half gallon milk jug. Unless you have a reason not to reuse the oil next time you fry, though (e.g., you fried shrimp and somebody you're serving has a shell fish allergy, so you can't use it for that meal), you can just leave it in the compartment and pour it directly into the fryer next time you use it.
723517
absolutely!!! I have the lid on most of the time when I am frying-it keeps the surrounding area clean.
1715782
We used the same oil a second time, because it was done on the same week. I put it through a small colander to take the solid particles out. We have not used our fryer since, so I will probably not use the same oil again, although we did store it in its original bottle. My husband will use it in his diesel truck as fuel.
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My best answer, from using that style saute/fry pan here and in Europe, is no lid. In fact, I've never seen or used a lid on them. Not much of an answer, though captured moisture, also from a lid, might compromise the cured surface of the pan. Looking back, I really hate this answer, but there you go... Morgan Phenix
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You really do not want to store oil long term in plastic. Plastic absorbs oil and taints the oil purity. If you have a small amber glass jar it would be better for use.
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I do not need oil with mine. I have put battered fish & frozen potatoes on to crisp without any extra oil so I do not have a problem with oil dripping through the holes.
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I did once, when I forgot to put the lid on while the food was frying. Just don't forget to put the lid on.
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i reuse the oil for some things like french fries. anything fishy i dispose of the oil after one use. with french fries, i reuse oil several times - as much as 4. the fryer does not overheat the oil so it does not break down. also, i remove any small pieces of fries so it doesnt sit in the oil between uses. i really like this fryer but it does have one drawback - you cannot lift the basket and set it on the rim to drain - you have to hold it for a few minutes or put the food immediately on paper towels. i like to "air drain" personally but this may not matter to everyone. overall, i really like the fryer and use it often. i reuse the oil for some things like french fries. anything fishy i dispose of the oil after one use. with french fries, i reuse oil several times - as much as 4. the fryer does not overheat the oil so it does not break down. also, i remove any small pieces of fries so it doesnt sit in the oil between uses. i really like this fryer but it does have one drawback - you cannot lift the basket and set it on the rim to drain - you have to hold it for a few minutes or put the food immediately on paper towels. i like to "air drain" personally but this may not matter to everyone. overall,... » Read More i reuse the oil for some things like french fries. anything fishy i dispose of the oil after one use. with french fries, i reuse oil several times - as much as 4. the fryer does not overheat the oil so it does not break down. also, i remove any small pieces of fries so it doesnt sit in the oil between uses. i really like this fryer but it does have one drawback - you cannot lift the basket and set it on the rim to drain - you have to hold it for a few minutes or put the food immediately on paper towels. i like to "air drain" personally but this may not matter to everyone. overall, i really like the fryer and use it often. « Show Less
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There is a tray on the bottom that slides out. Put a few drops of your favorite oil in there.
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I bought an inexpensive strainer and pour the oil out into a mixing bowl and back through the strainer into the frying pot. The oil stays quite clean that way. It's only the debris that leaves it dirty.
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There is a stainless steel lid that is used for night coverage. It will not fit on the fryer while the basket(s) are in use.
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I dispose of the oil once a month and clean it out then put in new oil. To keep the oil fresher during the month, I deep fry a small potato before frying other foods. The potato must be slit first. This takes the flavor of other foods out of the oil, like if you cook fish and want to cook chicken next. I would not keep the oil longer than a month especially in the summer.
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Because it holds so little amount of oil, I leave the oil in and disguard it after several uses. It is not worth the trouble of draining, straining, and storing it.