Is it possible to avoid smoking when seasoning a cast iron pan after using it for deep-frying?
You never want to get all the oil off, which is why a bath in Fairy Liquid is not considered a good idea.
You can, however, get most of it off with hot water &amp; salt &amp; a scrub round with your dish-washing brush. This has for centuries been considered 'good enough'.
After which, a quick heat up back on the stove top until you're sure it's completely dry &amp; you can put it back in the rack (once cooled if your storage demands it).
Smoking out your partner is not conducive to good relationships, nor really a 'better' non-stick surface. Normal usage should be enough to preserve both ;)