Which oil is best for frying Italian doughnuts?
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I've made thousands of Zeppole throughout my career.
Don't use olive oil, you'll impart the wrong flavour profile.
Veg/Canola/Peanut, or any other neutrally flavoured high-temp oil suitable for frying will work.
PERSONALLY, I prefer Zeppole and other choux paste products baked on a parchment sheet, with a light mist of cooking spray.
I would expect Italians to use Olive oil.
I'd use whatever feels right for frying (peanut oil, canola...)
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Olive oil is too fragile for most (if not all) deep frying temperatures.– CatijaCommented Apr 3, 2018 at 12:27