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Here is what the International Olive Oil Council (IOOC) has to say about frying food with olive oil: When heated, olive oil is the most stable fat, which means it stands up well to high frying temperatures. Its high smoke point (410ÂºF or 210ÂºC) is well above the ideal temperature for frying food (356ÂºF or 180ÂºC).
The issue concerns the smoke point of extra virgin olive oil. The temperature at which olive oil burns, turns rancid, and in turn lets out free radicals which act as carcinogens. Yes, this is true. Extra Virgin Olive Oil does not have as high of a smoke point as lard or coconut oil.