Deep Frying with Coconut Oil: Benefits, Smoke Point & Best Practices

Coconut oil can have many health benefits including weight loss, strengthening your immune system, and helping digestion. One of the best ways to consume the oil is to cook with it. Using it in a deep fryer is fine.

Deep Frying

• Using virgin coconut oil is an excellent option for deep frying foods. The oil has a high smoking point and does not oxidize fast, making it a better choice for deep frying than some other oils. It also gives a light fresh taste to poultry and fish. Coconut oil should not be used at a temperature higher than 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cooking Safely

• Although deep fried foods can be delicious, this cooking method can be dangerous. Take precautions while deep frying. Fill the fryer no more than halfway to avoid food from splattering. Never leave your fryer unattended.

Other Cooking Methods

• There are numerous ways you can utilize coconut oil, in addition to deep frying. Try a light saute, use it as a marinade, as an ingredient in a salad dressing or a fresh fruit smoothie.