The fat is key when frying an egg, and you might not be making the right choice. Here's the best oil to use for fried eggs, ...

Some oils are better for high-heat cooking than others, and a good clue is looking at the oil's smoke point. For high-heat cooking, such as roasting or pan-frying, opt for high-smoke-point oils, like ...

A new study found that veggie patties cooked in extra virgin olive oil were more healthy than those that were not cooked in extra virgin olive oil. The study suggests that extra virgin olive oil can ...

For something that seems like a relatively mundane item in your pantry, cooking oil definitely comes with a side of controversy and a fair share of misinformation. Some declare that certain types of ...

Here’s something worth knowing: most cooking oils go through an intense industrial process before they reach your kitchen. High heat, chemical solvents, deodorizing treatments—refining is what gives ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Many foods can be fried to excellent ...