Canola oil is extracted from the seeds of the canola plant. It is affordable and is considered a relatively safe solution for cooking oil.
It is low in saturated fat and has a high proportion of monosaturated fat which makes it a healthy and safe choice for cooking oils.
Canola oil smoke point: 400F degrees
Safflower Oil
Safflower oil comes from the seeds of the safflower plant. It’s rich in unsaturated fats. It’s traditionally used in high heat cookingsuch as frying.
Some research suggests that safflower oil could have some health benefits.
Safflower oil smoke point: 510F degrees
Sunflower Oil
Sunflower oil is pressed from the seeds of sunflowers. It is commonly used in food preparation as a frying oil. The oil is a rich source of vitamin E.
Sunflower oil can be extracted using chemical extraction as well as cold press manually pressing out the oil.
Sunflower oil smoke point: 450F degrees
Olive Oil
Olive oilconsidered a healthy oil, can be used as a substitute for peanut oil, but you will want to note its lower smoke point for deep frying purposes.
Alsoolive oil has more of a distinct flavor than peanut oil does. And the flavor will be evident in the food preparation it’s used for.
Olive oil smoke point: about 374F degrees
Corn Oil
Corn oil is also known as maize oil because it’s extracted from the germ of corn. It’s known for its high smoke point properties and is an economical solution for deep frying. Corn oil is a viable substitute for peanut oil.
Corn oil smoke point: 450F degrees
Almond Oil
People with nut allergies should avoid consuming plain old almond oil. Howeversome might be able to consume refined almond oil.
Incookingalmond oil can be used for deep frying because of its high smoke point. Unrefined almond oil can be used as a finishing oil for salads and such.
Almond oil smoke point: 430F degrees
Grapeseed Oil
Grapeseed oil is made from the oil from grape seeds.
It’s good for fryingsauteing, pan-frying, and stir fry. Grapeseed oil tends to be a bit more expensive than some of the other substitutes for peanut oil so if cutting cost is your reason for a replacement, then grapeseed oil might not be your best bet.
Grapeseed oil smoke point: 420F degrees
Vegetable Oil
Vegetable oil is commonly known as a blend of oils that’s commonly used in home cooking. It is an inexpensive option and has a smoke point that’s decently high.
Vegetable oil is nice for a variety of uses because it has a neutral flavor and doesn’t leave an after taste in whatever dish it’s used in.
Vegetable oil smoke point: 400F degrees
Walnut Oil
Walnut oil can be used in place of peanut oil in a pinch. With it being a nut oildepending on the variety, caution should be used for those with nut allergies.
We also need to point out that the smoke point for walnut oil is relatively low so it’s necessary to be careful if the intended use is for deep frying.
Walnut oil smoke point: 320F degrees
Rice Bran Oil
Though rice bran oil is not as commonly usedit is really quite versatile and is great because its subtle taste of flavor doesn’t overpower the dish that it’s used in. It also has a high smoke point, making it a good replacement for peanut oil.
Rice bran oil smoke point: 450F degrees
Avocado Oil
Avocado oil is made from pressed avocado pulp. Whether avocado oil will alter the flavor of your food depends on whether the avocado oil is refined or unrefined.
Avocado oil’s claim to fame is that it has the highest smoke point for all vegetable based cooking oilsmaking it safe for high heat cooking.
Avocado oil smoke point: 520F degrees
Soybean Oil
Soybean oil is a good option for high heat bakingroast, frying, and sauteing. Soybean oil can also be used to make salad dressings, sauces, and mayonnaise.
Soybean oil smoke point: 453F degrees
Sesame Oil
Choose a lightuntoasted sesame oil to use it in much of the same way as you would canola oil, sunflower oil, or vegetable oil. It has a slightly nutty but mostly neutral flavor, and it’s great for its high smoke point.
Sesame oil smoke point: 410F degrees
Instructions
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