Ron Peterson wrote:
> James wrote:
> > I don't fry foods because I don't like the oily film that gets all over
> > the kitchen.
>
> > Cheap electric fryers are on sale as low as $30. Anyone think it's a
> > good useful kitchen item?
>
> It's not a good idea to deep fry because of safety issues like fires
> and burns.
>
> If the oil isn't reused, it can be expensive. And, if it is reused,
> unhealthy byproducts can build up in the oil.
>
> --
> Ron

What kind of unhealthy byproducts? Do you have any references we can
see regarding the claim? I tend to reuse about 3-4 times before
ditching it; I filter before putting it into my refrigerator in an
air-tight container.