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Default Is a cheap deep fryer a good idea?

In article om>,
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> 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.


Ditto here...
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