Oils with a high smoke point and a good fatty acid profile, like olive oil and avocado oil, are better for frying. Oils to avoid when frying include sunflower, soybeans, sesame, corn, and safflower.

Nothing satisfies fast food consumers like crisp french fries, succulent chicken tenders and savory onion rings. Most comfort foods require one key ingredient: frying oil. However, cooking oil breaks ...