A closeup of oil being poured into a pan.
The Correct Way To Reuse Oil After Frying Up Fish

NEWS

By MEGAN LIM
Fish being fried in a pot.
Saving the oil you used to fry fish is cost-effective and possible if the oil is still in good condition, which you can gauge through its color, taste, and odor.
Leftover oil in a pan.
However, you have to determine if your oil is fit to be saved. See if it has become clouded, foamy, or drastically different in consistency and smell.
Oil being strained into a jar.
If it's salvageable, let it cool down, and strain it with a cheesecloth, coffee filter, or fine mesh strainer to separate leftover particles that may have come off your fish.
A closeup of oil in a jar.
Refining your oil will prevent a fishy or oceanic taste, and you can catch the clean oil in an airtight container, such as the original packaging or a glass jar.
A fried fish dish on a plate.
Because this oil was used for a rather strong, dominant food like fish, it's best to label it so you know to use it for similar dishes in the future.