We went shopping on Tuesday, and since the Extra Olive Oil was only a

Every oil smokes and/or burns at different temperatures. Peanut oil is used by asians because you can put cook at higher temperatures with it. I wish this topic had come just before the newspaper article we had on this. It had an entire chart of oils and temperatures that they smoke or burn at. Canola has a little higer than olive oil as I remember. I love sauteed onions and peppers. I can't do much for tomatoes any more, but I used to love them, too and my husband still does. You're making me hungry. Take care.

oh that sounds so good. potatoes o'brien ! i would not use olive oil to deep frying. i know peanut oil is supposedly the best. isn't that what they suggest in those turkey fryers? it has a higher flame point i believe. when i was much younger, we always used crisco shortening.

I love my olive oil and cook with it 99% of the time. I buy a HUGE bottle from Sam's club about 2x a year or so and use that. Olive oil gives less flavoring to the item you're cooking and you don't even know it's there. It also gives a great crispy texture to your foods.

i guess so ..you can use it for deep frying..more healthy i guess than that of the regular oil..

I always use extra virgin olive oil..I have been a avid user for the last 3 years..I feel it is much better for yoy than all of the other oils that are on the market today...

Apart from a lighter taste, there should be no worries, just make sure you keep the temp even, or you could end up with problems.

I don't think it is a good idea to use extra virgin olive oil for deep frying. I have not deep fried anything in 20 years since I need to keep my weight under control but I seem to remember you should only use certain oils for deep frying. I don't know if peanut oil is best or not. We used to use peanut oil for fondue years and years ago. I don't make fondues any more either. Ah, the joys of getting older, so many things are off limits now.

Here on our house my mom uses different kinds of oils for cooking namely, regular vegetable oil, sesame oil,olive oil and sesame oil, but I really dont know whats the difference between these oils...lol

nope always try to fry with peanut oil its good for health and also for a cholestro; free ...so go with it

There are three grades of olive oil: extra-virgin, virgin and olive oil (this last grade is also called pure olive oil). For stir-frying, it’s best to stick with olive oil, and stay away from the extra-virgin and virgin grades. Standard olive oil goes through a more rigorous refining process than extra-virgin and virgin olive oils. This gives it a higher smoking point, meaning that it can take the high heat needed for stir-frying. Deep-frying is another story. The smoking point of olive oil varies between 375 and 400 degrees Fahrenheit (190.5 to 200 degrees Celsius), which can be a little low. You may want to stick with other types of vegetable oil, such as canola, or peanut oil for deep-frying. But feel free to use olive oil whenever you’re preparing your favourite stir-fry dishes.

Hi suspenseful, I normally use olive oil for cooking sauces for pasta. For deep frying, I rely on vegetable or corn oil. Recently, a doctor friend of mine suggested using flax seed oil (the one for cooking) and you can use it in any way you like. I tried cooking some green veggies with flax seed oil and the taste was better than the regular oil. :)

I don't know suspenseful, but what you already do sounds very delicious..:)

olive oil ,or extra virgin olive is not good for deep frying,it burns to quickly because it breaks down from high heat, use it for your salads ,stir frys or quick frying items for deep frying veg oil is the best

i don't deep fry very often but I have fried chicken tenders in olive oil and they tasted very good gave it a good flavor.

EVOO smokes at a much lower temperature so it's not good for deep frying...you could lower the temp but then the item you're frying has to sit in the oil longer and will just get too greasy and soggy. EVOO is good for sauteing, salads, marinades... Oils such as canola and peanut have high smoke points, making them ideal for deep frying.

I'm sorry but I can't tell you when the last time was I deep fried anything - I know it's been years and years. I really don't know but am sure if someone hasn't already helped you they will.

Personally, I do french fries etc in the oven on a baking sheet without oil... However, I do not think you should use Olive Oil or Extra Virgin Olive Oil in a deep fryer.... I only use the olive oil or extra virgin in pasta water otherwise canola oil or Margarine that I melt in the microwave for baking and all other purposes. As it is I don't use a lot of Oil in my cooking. ~Heavens~

I don't recommend olive oil (extra virgin or regular) for deep frying. I forget the reason why. Alton Brown might have the answer to that one. I'd opt for the peanut oil if you don't mind the calories and saturated fat, but if you're worry about those, I suggest using a neutral oil like vegetable or canola oil.