At American Crispy , we work with hundreds of restaurants, fast food joints and food trucks in Romania. We know exactly what works when it comes to the perfect texture, without a burnt taste or oily crust.
What qualities should the ideal oil for crispy products have?
- High burning point (ideally above 200°C)
- Neutral taste – so as not to alter the flavors of the breading
- Thermal stability – for repeated frying
- Cost-effective – important in the HoReCa system
- Available in large packaging (10L, 20L, IBC)
Top 3 types of oil recommended for crispy
1. Fractionated Palm Oil (RBD Palm Olein)
→ The #1 choice for roasting in HoReCa
- High smoke point (~230°C)
- Very thermally stable
- Neutral taste
- Low cost
- Available on an industrial scale
- Fractionated palm oil is the standard in many commercial kitchens due to its resistance to high temperatures and low cost-performance ratio.
Examples of suppliers: Selgros , Macromex
2. High oleic Sunflower Oil
→ "Cleaner" alternative
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High temperature stability
PMC study confirms that this oil has superior thermal stability compared to the classic linoleic variant, making it ideal for repeated uses in HoReCa.
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Healthier (increased oleic acid)
- According to EatingWell , high oleic oils help reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and have cardiovascular benefits.
The FDA approves oils with over 70% oleic acid as healthy eating options.
- According to EatingWell , high oleic oils help reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and have cardiovascular benefits.
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No strong taste
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More expensive, but healthier
- Grasas y Aceites notes the excellent behavior of this oil in industrial frying tests.
3. Frying mixes (Blends)
→ Specially blended oils for mass frying
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Palm + sunflower or rapeseed
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Neutral taste + strength
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Brands: Frial, Frymax, Eurochef, Cargill
- These mixes are specially developed to resist degradation, minimize foam, and maintain consistent taste.
- Some formulas contain natural antioxidants and anti-foaming agents, adapted for industrial equipment.
What does American Crispy recommend?
After hundreds of tests and HoReCa collaborations:
→ We recommend High Oleic Sunflower Oil for consistent and premium results.
Do you want your chicken to come out perfectly crispy?
American Crispy produces breading and seasonings for crispy chicken. Designed specifically for the HoReCa sector, tested with the most used oils in Romania.
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