The Safest Cooking Oils to Use for 16 Different Types of Meals
Updated: Feb. 28, 2018
If you have one go-to-bottle of oil for all of your cooking needs, you could be putting your health at risk.
Safest oil for browning in a pan
Many cooks place a pan on the stovetop and then automatically reach for olive oil or extra virgin olive oil. Stop right there! Neither of these oils can stand up to high heat. When it comes to browning, you need a high smoke point, so enter avocado oil. “It’s neutral in flavor, has a smoke point over 500 degrees F, and is high in healthy monounsaturated fats,” explains Wiegand. For another great option, Matthieu Kohlmeyer founder and CEO of the artisanal oil company La Tourangelle, recommends grapeseed oil, with a slightly lower smoke point of 410 degree F. “It’s a home chef’s best friend for high-heat frying because it leaves a crisp texture without added heaviness and won’t turn to smoke and set off the kitchen fire alarm,” he says. Using the wrong oil is one of the cooking mistakes that can make your food toxic.
Here are a few other mistakes that can seriously harm your food.
