Best avocado oil, according to chefs
Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Cesar Zapata, David Benstock, Toby Amidor, Hebba Gouda and 1 more. Recommendations come from simplyrecipes.com, foodnetwork.com, sporked.com and bonappetit.com.
Oils & Vinegars · The ranking
- 1Top pick
Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil
Chosen by- Cesar ZapataPhuc Yea, Miami
- David BenstockChef-owner, Il Ritorno · St. Petersburg, FL
Also chosen by- Toby Amidor · Registered dietitian, cookbook author source ↗
- Hebba Gouda · Sporked source ↗
The chefs’ frying oil: “clean, neutral, and maintains consistency across large batches” (Zapata), and “it’s in just about every store” (Benstock). Toby Amidor uses its spray in her own kitchen.
- 2
west~bourne Organic Avocado Oil
Chosen by- Kyle BeecheyBon Appétit
A finishing-grade avocado oil, “punchy, grassy, and rich.” Beechey calls it the best avocado oil she has ever had.
- 3
Marianne’s Avocado Oil
Chosen by- Toby AmidorRegistered dietitian, cookbook author
The first pick in Amidor’s Food Network guide, which notes it was one of three oils a 2020 UC Davis study found to be 100% pure avocado oil. Neutral and refined at low heat.
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Questions, answered
- What is the best avocado oil, according to chefs?
- MyTastr’s top pick is Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil, chosen by Cesar Zapata (Phuc Yea, Miami); David Benstock (Il Ritorno, St. Petersburg). The chefs’ frying oil: “clean, neutral, and maintains consistency across large batches” (Zapata), and “it’s in just about every store” (Benstock). Toby Amidor uses its spray in her own kitchen. Source: simplyrecipes.com ↗
- What are the other top picks for avocado oil?
- No. 2 is west~bourne Organic Avocado Oil, chosen by Kyle Beechey (Bon Appétit). No. 3 is Marianne’s Avocado Oil, chosen by Toby Amidor (RD, cookbook author). Each card above links to the original source.
- How does MyTastr choose these picks?
- Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.