Can you use canola oil for deep frying?

Canola seems fine when used cold in dressings and the like, but food deep fried in Canola never seems to taste all that good. Most restaurants using Canola seem to have switched from solid trans fat shortenings. read more

Oil choice is crucial to making a deep fry work. Every oil has a specific smoking point, the temperature where the oil starts breaking down and starts, well, smoking. Because frying occurs at high temperatures, use oils with a high smoking point that won't easily break down. These include canola, peanut, or vegetable oils. read more