Look, avocado oil is a decent substitute for olive oil, but it’s not a soulmate. They’re like two different people you’d hire for a job: one is a passionate artist (olive oil), and the other is a reliable accountant (avocado oil). Both are useful, but they’ll give you a very different experience.
If you’re roasting, grilling, or sautéing at high heat, avocado oil steals the show. For everything else—dressings, dipping, finishing, or baking—keep that olive oil close to your heart. Don’t be the person who serves avocado oil to guests and expects a standing ovation. They’ll just nod politely and wonder why their bread tastes like a yoga mat.
So, keep both in your pantry. They can be friends. Just don’t ask them to swap jobs at the family dinner table. Trust me, your taste buds (and your smoke detector) will thank you.