James wrote:
> I don't fry foods because I don't like the oily film that gets all over
> the kitchen.

Turn on your exhaust fan or fry outdoors.

> Cheap electric fryers are on sale as low as $30. Anyone think it's a
> good useful kitchen item?

You very likely already own a small heavy pot you can use to
occasionally deep fry... it's pretty dumb to pay any amount for
something you don't need.