yes you can fry using olive oil. matter of fact, my favorite home made french fires and sauteed vegetables are made on a skillet using olive oil. i use it for pretty much everything. but from what i know, if you're really going to deep fry or pressure cook something i'm not sure olive oil is your best bet. i think safflower, canola, or something else might hold up better under intense heat, but i'm not sure. but i do know that you get the most flavor out of good quality olive oil when its served at room temperature. you know, in a salad, for dipping bread, etc. but you can safely use it for just about anything. come to think of it, i even use olive oil soap. <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />