How to store deep fat fryer oil

[WotWouldCJDo]

I have a deep fat fryer that I use once a week to make chips. How should I store the oil in between uses and how often should I replace it?

I’m not sure I’d remove it every week, I’m sure it’s fine if you haven’t cooked anything fishy etc in it for a couple of weeks.

Try this too www.amazon.co.uk/Cooking-Storage-Grease-Strainer-Container/dp/B07H24YBXS?tag=mumsnetforu03-21

Ah, I've had a bit more luck in googling this morning. This is from Which

"Manufacturers' advice varies from five to 25 uses, and it will depend on what you're cooking in your fryer. But it should definitely be changed regularly – on average every 8-10 uses – especially if you are cooking food covered in breadcrumbs. Always follow the advice given in the instruction booklet.
After cooking, and once the oil has cooled down, you should filter the oil with a sieve to remove any food debris such as breadcrumbs. Once you've filtered it, keep the oil in a sealed container until the next time you use it – unless otherwise stated in the instruction manual. Changing the oil can be tricky with some fryers, as you might need to lift the whole fryer to pour the oil out."

So it seems I'm doing ok, but I need to find a better way of storing it in between uses. I only use it for chips on Saturday night "fake away".

I’ll be honest I just leave the oil in the fryer between uses, I do change it often and clean the fryer out but I let it cool down etc and just pop it back into the cupboard

Me too lilac. I let it cool down, clean around the outside and run the lid and basket through the dishwasher and then just place the whole thing carefully in a deep drawer. I worked in a pub kitchen as a student and the deep fat fryers were just left every night with a lid on. They were deep cleaned and given fresh oil every week though.