To maintain the proper oil temperature, use a clip-on deep-fry thermometer and keep close watch. If the oil starts lightly smoking, that’s a sign that it’s overheated and starting to break down; remove the pot from the heat until the oil cools to the correct temperature.

Use a funnel to help make the process neater. Store the oil in a cool dry place. That means not close to the oven, or over the fridge or microwave (it gets hot up there!).

Normal oil cooling takes 1½ to 2 hours before the oil can be safely drained. Unfortunately, this cooling delay costs at least one hour of downtime that could be spent in production. The Oil Cooler Module reduces oil temperature to a safe level in less than 30 minutes.

If it is bubbling hard, the oil is too hot; let it cool a bit and check the temperature again. Another method that’s often suggested is to add a drop or two of water to the oil. But oil and water do not mix, and you can get a nasty burn if it splashes up at you, and it’s advised that you avoid this method.

Thermal breakdown occurs when a car’s internal heat causes a chemical reaction in the motor oil, which causes the oil’s viscosity to change. The high level of heat actually causes the oil to degrade, or break down.

400-450°F

Other oils that have high smoke points (400 degrees F and higher) include avocado oil (refined), almond oil, corn oil, canola oil, grapeseed oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, sesame oil and sunflower oil.

The smoke point of oil is the temperature at which it stops shimmering and starts smoking. The smoke point is also called the burning point of oil and can range from relatively low 325 F to very high (520 F).

Refined oils recommended for high-heat cooking and deep-frying are “high oleic” safflower, sunflower, and peanut oil. These oils are from varieties high in monounsaturated fats, which are well-suited for high heat.

This is a healthier way to heat your foods, because oils with saturated fats are pretty resistant to heating, which means less degradation. The oils which should be avoided for cooking are oils like soybean, corn, canola, sunflower, and safflower.

For high-temperature searing, it’s best to use a refined oil with a higher smoke point. Let your favorite fruity EVOO sit this round out; it’s canola’s time to shine. Safflower, peanut, sunflower, and soy oils are also good options.

Quality extra virgin olive oil is an especially healthy fat that retains its beneficial qualities during cooking. However, olive oil is quite resistant to heat and doesn’t oxidize or go rancid during cooking. Not only is it an excellent cooking oil, but it is also one of the healthiest.

Yes, You Can Totally Fry With Extra Virgin Olive Oil and It Is the Healthiest Oil. Let’s put an end to this myth once and for all. Extra virgin olive oil is one of the best oils to fry and cook with.

Olive oil has more monounsaturated fat than other oils, making it a great choice for heart-healthy cooking. When you heat olive oil to its smoke point, the beneficial compounds in oil start to degrade, and potentially health-harming compounds form.

If an oil is heated beyond its smoke point, it gives off toxic smoke. Because olive oil has a low smoking point, cooking with olive oil runs the risk of creating smoke that contains compounds that are harmful to human health. You may not even notice that you are breathing in this toxic smoke.

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Sunflower oil