If frying fish at home bums you out, you could always take things outside and throw the pot of oil on the grill, just be sure that the oil gets up to temp before adding anything to it, or you risk some very soggy fish. As long as you dispose of the used oil in a timely manner (once cool), you shouldn’t have to worry too much about the smell. Make sure to use a thermometer here so you can monitor the oil temp--a crucial step in proper deep frying technique.