I use a turkey fryer. Just add about 3/4 to a gal of oil, crank that puppy up to 375, and you can cook a bunch at one time. I can fry 15 crappie (3o fillets) in about 8 minutes. I put the cooked fish on some paper towels, but if you oil stays this hot, they wont hold any grease. Good luck, and the oven idea sounds good if feasible for you!