10 Best Avocado Oils Of 2024, Taste-Tested By An RD

But not all avocado oils are the same: A 2020 study1 found that most avocado oils in the United States are poor quality, rancid, or cut with soybean oil. Appetizing, eh?

We love that Primal Kitchen's Avocado Oil has a neutral taste, which makes it a great choice for almost any cooking method. Plus, it’s relatively affordable and widely available in most grocery stores. 

Our favorite part of this olive oil is that it's been centrifuge extracted2 a.k.a. separated by centrifugal or pressure forces. This method is much safer than traditional solvent extraction, which uses chemicals like hexane to separate the oil from the avocado fruit. 

Not only has hexane2 has been shown to have toxic and carcinogenic properties, but traditional solvent extraction also uses high temperatures that can negatively impact the oil’s nutritional value, taste, and more. 

For higher-heat cooking methods like stir-frying, we can't recommend Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado oil enough. Not only was this olive oil one of the few to pass the aforementioned 20202 study, but it's also one of our go-to recommendations at mindbodygreen.

We like that Chosen Foods uses natural clay and steam vaporization to refine the olive oil, which filters out impurities without the need for harmful chemicals. The end result is a mild-tasting oil with a high smoke point that's ideal for any stovetop cooking action.

Similar to Primal Kitchen, this olive oil is not organic—however it's Verified Non-GMO and certified Glyphosate Residue Free (a widely used toxic pesticide).

An affordable price point often equates to low-quality, but Thrive Market is an exception. The membership-based online grocery store specializes in natural and organic foods, so it can offer beloved health brands for less.

As a dietitian, my love for Thrive Market runs deep. It’s my go-to for pantry staples like nuts, seeds, beans, and oils—including avocado oil. I love the taste of Thrive Market avocado oil (and I'm also a fan of their Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil); it's relatively neutral and doesn't overpower you dish.

While you need a refined oil with a high smoke point for cooking, a cold-processed and unrefined oil is the healthier choice for other uses. I'm a personal fan of Bella Vado Organic Extra Virgin Avocado Oil; its one of the highest-quality olive oils that I've found on the market.

The avocados used in Bella Vado Avocado Oil are grown on the company’s family avocado grove in Valley Center California and pressed at peak ripeness. The company uses cold-pressing extraction methods and never exposes the oil to temperatures over 100°F.

After pressing the fruit, the avocado pits and skins are repurposed for agricultural uses, which makes their oil a more sustainable choice. Bella Vida Avocado Oil is considered Extra Virgin because the company only presses its avocado oil once and uses cold extraction methods to remove the oil from the avocado—resulting in a deep green hue.

Olivado Organic Extra Virgin Avocado Oil is one of the best-tasting avocado oils I’ve tried in my kitchen. It has a smooth and delicate taste that really pops, so I like to drizzle the oil on finished dishes.

I love that the company purchases its Fuerte avocados—which have a sweeter taste than the popular Haas avocado—directly from small, biodiverse farms in Kenya that are certified organic by EcoCert IMO. The company also works to better the lives of avocado farmers by guaranteeing a regular income and teaching the farmers organic farming techniques to help provide a market for their crops.

Nonstick oil sprays are a staple in many people’s kitchens. However, these cooking sprays are highly refined and contain ingredients like propellants and foaming agents that we recommend keeping out of your diet.

If you’re a fan of the convenience of cooking sprays but want a healthier option, Chosen Foods Avocado Oils Sprays might just become your new kitchen BFF. They’re made with 100% avocado oil and don't contain propellants or emulsifiers. Plus, the spray is available in a variety of flavors, including Italian Herb, Garlic, and Gingerbread.

We've found the sweeter flavors are perfect for adding flavor to pancakes, while the savory sprays can be used to sauté veggies and proteins. Ultimately this is one of the healthiest cooking sprays you'll find on the market.

If you’re a fan of baking, avocado oil is a smart ingredient to keep in your kitchen as it can be a healthier stand-in for more processed oils like canola and soybean oil. La Tourangelle Avocado Oil uses a blend of refined and virgin avocado oils in order to retain the natural antioxidants found in avocado oil, like vitamin E, while maintaining a mild taste and smoke point suitable for medium-high heat cooking methods, like baking. 

Vegetable oils, like canola oil and cooking oil blends, are a staple in many kitchens. Even though occasionally consuming vegetable oils isn’t a big deal, consuming highly-refined vegetable oils and foods made with them too often may negatively impact health.  

Most health experts suggest swapping vegetable oils with healthier fats, like avocado oil. Georgetown Olive Oil Co. Avocado Oil is available in large sizes, which makes it a smart choice for people who cook for large groups and tend to go through oil quickly. Its mild taste won’t overpower dishes like baked goods, making it an excellent sub for vegetable oils. 

I love using natural oils to moisturize my skin. My go-to is coconut oil, but I’ve also had success with avocado oil. Although there’s not a lot of research investigating the effects of the topical use of avocado oil on skin health, studies3 suggest avocado oil may help moisturize the skin and promote increased collagen synthesis. Collagen provides structural support to tissues and helps keep your skin looking young and healthy. 

NOW Solutions Avocado Oil is an affordable option for those looking for an effective and natural skin moisturizer to add to their beauty routine. It can also be used as a soothing and non-greasy massage oil and as a DIY hair mask to keep your locks strong and shiny. 

Westbourne Organic Extra Virgin Avocado Oil is the perfect choice for environmentally-conscious consumers. The oil is certified organic and is packed using fully compostable and recyclable materials.  

Westbourne is also committed to sourcing sustainable ingredients and building relationships with their suppliers. Their Organic Extra Virgin Avocado Oil is grown and pressed at an organic avocado orchard in Mexico. Another bonus? The company is women-owned. 

Avocado oil is a healthy cooking oil that can serve many purposes in the kitchen, so learning how to choose the right kind is important.

"Avocado oil is high in monounsaturated fats, including oleic acid, which are considered 'good' fats because they have been shown to reduce the risk of health conditions like heart disease," Abby K. Cannon, J.D., R.D., CDN, tells mindbodygreen. "It's also high in vitamin E and anti-inflammatory compounds like carotenoids and polyphenols," she says. 

But these beneficial compounds are negatively impacted by the refining process that most oils go through before they reach grocery store shelves. Plus, exposure to light and heat can cause the oil to break down, which can lead to nutrient loss and spoiling. So, how can you ensure you're picking out a quality product?  

It's always best to buy avocado oils from companies that are transparent about their manufacturing and sourcing methods. It's also essential to purchase avocado oil from stores you trust.

Oils like avocado oil are susceptible to damage from exposure to heat and light. This is why health experts reach for avocado oil in opaque containers. "Look for avocado oil stored in dark glass bottles. The dark glass helps protect the oil from light damage," Desiree Nielsen, R.D., tells mindbodygreen.

Get in the habit of reading the ingredient labels when shopping for any cooking oil, including avocado oil. Sometimes, companies mix avocado oil with other ingredients to create an oil blend. Although this may not be an issue for everyone, some people prefer to limit or avoid oils commonly used in blends, like safflower oil and soybean oil.

When you're grocery shopping, the last thing you're probably worried about is counterfeit avocado oil. Unfortunately, fake avocado oil is a thing.

In a 2020 study6 conducted by food scientists at the University of California, Davis, the researchers found that over 82% of the 22 avocado oils tested were either rancid or mixed with other oils, like soybean oil. Shockingly, three of the tested samples were made of nearly 100% soybean oil, which is a highly refined oil commonly used in ultra-processed foods. 

Fortunately, the study found that Chosen Foods Avocado Oil, one of mindbodygreen's top choices, was pure and unoxidized. 

This information isn't meant to scare you away from using avocado oil, but it highlights the importance of purchasing avocado oil, and any oil for that matter, from reputable companies. 

If avocado oil isn't a staple in your kitchen, it should be. This versatile oil has a high-smoke point and is a perfect choice for cooking methods like sautéing, baking, and roasting. 

While avocado oil is a healthy choice, it's important to purchase high-quality products in order to reap its full nutritional benefits.