Avocado oil: Smoke point: 520 degrees F. Use for searing, frying, grilling, roasting, baking and salad dressings. High in heart-healthy monounsaturated fat (70 per cent).

If you see "unrefined" or "virgin" on a bottle of oil, that means it contains more impurities. While this often gives it more flavor, it also means the oil has a much lower smoke point. Extra ...