Coated foods seem the worst, found out I need a veggie oil for that, usually use olive or grape seed. Coconut oil is to low burn temp. You can just wipe the pan out with a little veggie oil too, and then rub dry.
Since we have to watch cholesterol frying is not done often. More bake and crock pot or grill.
But catfish and fried chicken are a must have occasionally. When I pass Grandma’s skillet on to the next generation, they will know how to keep it working well.
Oh yes, nothing beats good, crunchy, melt in mouth, fried catfish!