Let’s be honest — the air fryer has changed the game. Crispy chips without a deep fryer, golden chicken without half a litre of oil, and veggies that actually taste like something. But if you’re still defaulting to olive oil, vegetable oil or (we’re gonna say it) butter... you might be missing the mark.
Turns out, the oil you use in your air fryer matters — and if you're not using macadamia oil, you're missing out on serious flavour, performance, and hidden health perks.
Let’s break it down.
What Most People Use in Their Air Fryer (and Why It’s Not Always Ideal)
🫒 Olive Oil
The healthy go-to, right? Sure — it’s rich in good fats, but not all olive oils can handle the heat. Extra virgin tends to smoke and go bitter at high temps, which isn’t ideal for air frying.
🧈 Butter
It’s tasty, sure. But it burns fast, smokes like mad, and leaves your air fryer basket feeling like it’s seen some things. Great for finishing dishes, but not for the cook itself.
🌻 Vegetable or Canola Oil
Cheap. Easy. Familiar. Also ultra-processed, low on nutritional value, and... kind of boring, let’s be honest.
Why Macadamia Oil Is the Air Fryer’s Best-Kept Secret
✅ Naturally Stable at High Temps
Macadamia oil holds up beautifully under heat, which means no burning, no weird aftertaste, and no smoky kitchen. It stays clean and consistent — perfect for air frying.
✅ Buttery Flavour (Without the Burn)
It gives your roast veg, chips, and schnitzels a golden, slightly nutty finish — all without overpowering the dish. You get real flavour, not filler.
✅ Full of the Good Fats
We’re talking monounsaturated fats — the kind linked to heart health, better cholesterol, and less inflammation. More of the good stuff. Less of the fake stuff.
✅ Grown and Pressed Right Here in Australia
No imports. No heavy refining. Just clean, cold-pressed macadamia oil from Aussie orchards. You’d be surprised how few oils can actually say that.
How to Use Macadamia Oil in Your Air Fryer
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Light drizzle on chips or roast potatoes
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Toss with veg before air frying — broccoli, carrots, zucchini, all shine
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Brush on chicken or fish for golden crisping
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Use in dressings and marinades for double-duty flavour
It’s an oil that plays nicely in the pan, in the basket, and on the plate.
The Verdict
If you’re serious about flavour, health, and not setting off the smoke alarm — macadamia oil is the best oil for air fryers in Australia. It’s the quiet achiever, the unsung hero, and once you make the switch, you’ll wonder why it took you so long.
You’ve upgraded your appliance. Now upgrade your oil.
👉 Shop Fancy Farmer Macadamia Oil
Because good food starts with what goes in the pan. Or in this case, the basket.