How long do you deep fry fish? Can you re-use the oil?

Question

Obviously I fried mines for too long last night. The inside was fine but the cornmeal was so crispy, it crunched like a thick potato chip! My first experience was better, but I can't remember how long I cooked it.

Can you re-use the oil? Are you supposed to filter it if you do. Best answer 10 points by the end of the hour.

Thanks!

If somebody could break it down in minutes, I'd appreciate it!

Answer 1

You only cook it until it is golden brown. Take it out and let it drain on a paper towel. It will continue to cook even after you take it our for a minute because of the heat. You can reuse the oil for fish. I wouldn't use it for anything else because it would make other foods have that fish taste. I don't filter it but you probably should.

I usually cook for 4-5 minutes depending on the size of the filets.

Answer 2

I don't know where some of these answers are coming from but I deep fry my fish 3 - 5 minutes at about 325 degrees. That's all the time it takes, otherwise you're over cooking it. I reuse my oil probably 8 - 10 times before replacing it. The fish always turns out excellent, with no foul tastes or odors. Most people won't use the oil for anything but fish, but I will use that oil occasionally to for potatoes I've cut into fries. Now that's a tasty fish & chip dinner. :)

Answer 3

Deep frying is quick. Once the cornmeal gets golden it's done. You might have had the oil too hot. Different food items require different temperatures. If the fish is thick then lower the temperature because the outside will get too hard before the inside is done.You can reuse the oil several times but you should filter it and then refrigerate it until you want to use it again. Once it gets really dark discard it.

Answer 4

How Long To Fry Fish

Answer 5

deep fry fillets for about 5 - 6 minutes @ 350 degrees. Cook one, test it, and adjust your time accordingly.

You can re-use the oil: strain it and pour it into a container that can be sealed (like a jar). When the oil is dark, throw it out and start with fresh

Answer 6

Yes you can re-use the oil, but just for fish. No filtering is needed. 10 mins is way to long. Leave it in until it's a golden brown(5-8 mins)

Answer 7

You can re-use oil about 4 times, until it gets too dark, but it will give things a fishy flavour so keep it for fish only. Strain it and put it in a sealed jar in the fridge. It should keep like that indefinitely.

Answer 8

Didn't realize we were frying up mines, probably should stay back about 70 to 100 feet when frying mines as a safety precaution, no need to lose a limb

Answer 9

Fish fry quickly-after awhile you can judge-usually 3 to 5 minutes is good.

Answer 10

I use a commercial coffee filter to filter the grease. If you also fry the french fries last, it will clean the grease for you but I would still only use it to fry fish.