When I deep fried I used peanut oil, but it aggravated aches and pains. Then I got an air fryer and that changed everything. I don’t have a problem with evoo scorching. Avocado oil is hard for me to obtain without my own ride, not has a pretty neutral taste. I like evoo flavor, a lot. If I pan cook steak or chops, I just use evoo, butter, or a blend.