Yes it used 2 1/2 48oz bottles of veg oil to fill this one to the minimum level. I strained it and reused it the next day. Everytime you reuse it the smoke point is lowered.
I will only use this one for big frying days. Like if I am doing a fish fry with hush puppies, onion rings and or fries. I will use it for frying chicken.
Around here you can get veg oil on sale for around $1.79 but regular price runs around $3
The fact that these keep the heat regulated to the right temp is a big bonus and the oil does not splatter all over like frying on the stove.
I will only use this one for big frying days. Like if I am doing a fish fry with hush puppies, onion rings and or fries. I will use it for frying chicken.
Around here you can get veg oil on sale for around $1.79 but regular price runs around $3
The fact that these keep the heat regulated to the right temp is a big bonus and the oil does not splatter all over like frying on the stove.