Olive oil

[sponge]

Is deep frying in olive oil unhealthy?

 

[JoeU1741]

Generally no, but because olive oil has a lower "smoking" temp than vegetable oil, I don't think it's recommended for deep frying.

 

[Madmick]

Generally no, but because olive oil has a lower "smoking" temp than vegetable oil, I don't think it's recommended for deep frying.

WTF do you mean, no?

HELL YES deep frying is unhealthy- shallow frying is unhealthy. Olive Oil is considered a health food, yes, but that's in reasonable amounts. If you deep fry anything, you're radically altering its profile towards fat.

 

[kingmonkey]

Deep frying is wrong but olive oil is the best oil to have but obviously in moderation

 

[Urban]

well, if you must deep fry, it's far better for you than vegetable or corn oil. I made potatoe chips in it last week, and they were damn tastey. FYI, olive oil has a reasonable smoking temperature, but virgin and extravirgin (TWO hymens) have low smoking temperatures and are therefore NOT suitable for cooking.

 

[Urban]

here's a link I found with the aid of google http://www.hormel.com/templates/knowledge/knowledge.asp?catitemid=40&id=188

 

[Madmick]

well, if you must deep fry, it's far better for you than vegetable or corn oil. I made potatoe chips in it last week, and they were damn tastey. FYI, olive oil has a reasonable smoking temperature, but virgin and extravirgin (TWO hymens) have low smoking temperatures and are therefore NOT suitable for cooking.

TWO Hymens, you say?

 

[Madmick]

Deep frying is wrong but olive oil is the best oil to have but obviously in moderation

Kingmonkey, I have to ask- on behalf of the forum- do you know whose ass that is in your avatar?

Beautiful.