I want to make homemade french fries. Can olive oil be a substitute for vegetable oil?

Question

I am out of vegetable oil, which I would use to put in the pan for grease, so I was wondering if I could use olive oil instead. If you know the answer, please answer this question.

Answer 1

I use olive oil all the time! Try putting the fries and oil in a ziplock bag with italion seasonings or lawry's salt or whatever you like. Shake it up the put on a baking sheet for healthy, good tasting seasoned fries!

Answer 2

No don't. Olive oil has a much lower burning point than veg oil. You can't use olive oil to fry items. If all you have is olive oil, then thick-cut the potatoes- place on cookie sheet (use a foil layer too if you want)- then generously pour olive oil over it and add salt, pepper, and/or garlic powder. Crushed rosemary leaves is another good herb. Put in 375 oven for 40-50 mins. It won't be like french fries- but it's a good side dish. If you want fries like McDonalds- you definitely need veg oil.

Answer 3

No. In order to fry the french fries, you'll need to get the oil much hotter than olive oil can withstand without burning or smoking too much. You need to use a very clear oil like vegetable oil or canola oil.

Answer 4

Whoa! WAY to heavy and too low a smoke point for deep frying. You could however brush them with olive oil and grill them. The best thing for fries is peanut oil. That's the "boardwalk" style fries secret.

Answer 5

Olive oil turns to poison when cooked. NEVER
Olive oil is to be consumed raw
Use sunflower oil for french fries. Its is a blessing
If you ran out of it, don't make fries

Answer 6

Sure, but I would make baked fries instead. They will be healthier and crispier. Just lay the fries on a baking sheet and drissle with olive oil. Bake in the oven :)

Answer 7

Pure Virgin Olive oil burns when heated too high.
Ordinary olive oil should be okay. Don't forget,it will have a taste to it

Answer 8

I only use extra virgin olive oil, even for french fries. It doesn't heat up as quickly, but you will enjoy the same taste with added health benefits.

Answer 9

Olive Oil will Make your french fries Limp and gross tasting. Ive tried it. You can use Canola, Vegitable, or sunflower Oil.

Answer 10

If you are cooking them in the oven, yes. Just toss them in the oil and season. If you care deep frying, no. Olive oil doesn't do well in extreme heat.