We're dieting here but really craving some French fries. My hubby suggested borrowing a deep fryer and using our own fresh potatoes cooked in olive oil for the occasional treat. Would that work?
2006-07-25 08:54:05 · 16 answers · asked by ? 6 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Oh my gosh, I never thought of that - a lower smoking point. We have never used a deep fryer so this is alien territory for me. Baking them in the oven qith a coating of olive oil is a much better idea.
2006-07-25 09:07:52 · update #1
Olive oil has a low smoking point and is not recommended for deep frying. If you want make some french fries, try this: Cut up some Russet potatoes into wedges. Spray with olive oil and season with some salt. Preheat oven to 450. Place potatoes on a metal baking pan, cookie sheet will work, and bake until tender. Try preheating the tray before placing the potatoes, this will make for crispier potatoes.
2006-07-25 09:26:10 · answer #1 · answered by Ask the Chef 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Why not put the potatoes on a baking sheet coat with olive oil and bake at 425 degrees until crisp? I even toss some spices on top for extra flavor. They're yummy!
Forget the deep fryer. That's a lot of oil to dump down the drain and olive oil is expensive!
2006-07-25 08:59:13 · answer #2 · answered by floweringsun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I wouldn't advise you to deep fry anything in Olive oil. Fry maybe, but not deep fry (that takes a lot of oil) and I say this simply b/c olive oil burns fast and the potatoes will soak up a lot of grease...it just wouldn't work!! Try cutting the potatoes and then baking them on a cookie sheet. That would seem to work better or just steam them in a little Olive oil and water. I can just picture a Huge Vat of grease (olive oil that is) burning up and smoking up the house (smoke alarms going off)....lol and the whole thing being a big mess on top of wasting (that's not he cheapest oil)!!! Anyway have fun and Good Luck!!!
2006-07-25 09:05:50 · answer #3 · answered by AAP0305 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'd still have a ton of fat, and so wouldn't be too good on the diet. You could cut up the potatos and toss them witha couple tablespoons of oil and roast them in the oven rather than frying them. Not the same result, but they're really quite good.
Olive oil isn't recommended for deep frying because it smokes at a lower temperature than canola or peanut oils...
2006-07-25 08:59:33 · answer #4 · answered by hcbiochem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe so, because I think it has a low smoking temp. which means it can't get to the proper temp. you can use penut oil or any oil for that matter just keep the temp around 370-380 degrees and they shouldn't be greesey, when the temp is low is when it starts soaking up oil! you could almost saute them in a pan and bake them in the oven to finish them, I've never done that but hey try it!
2006-07-25 09:00:28 · answer #5 · answered by nicktomlinson423 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Extra virgin has a tendency to burn. All grades will lose flavor when heated. Use Olive oil grade/ Watch the temperature, 410 F max. You could try canola oil.
2006-07-25 09:16:59 · answer #6 · answered by Paul K 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can deep fry with olive oil, but it will give off a smell you probably won't be used to. It's not bad, olive oil just has a smell to it.
2006-07-25 08:57:24 · answer #7 · answered by odandme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably shouldn't use it alone. IIRC, Olive oil has a low smoke point. You might mix with canola oil, or try the oven.
2006-07-25 08:59:19 · answer #8 · answered by Thomas F 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not bake them w/ some seasoning on them with a little olive oil?
2006-07-25 09:00:48 · answer #9 · answered by soon2b mommy of 4 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Olive oil has a tendency to burn in extreme heat,try peanut oil,it is excellent for deep frying.:)
2006-07-25 08:57:46 · answer #10 · answered by kathryn m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋