Almond oil has a slightly nuttymild flavor and can be a very pleasant addition to many foods and works well as a choice oil for stir fry.
We don’t recommend using unrefined almond oil in cooking because high temperatures can destroy its nutritional value. Howeverunrefined almond oil works well and has a high smoke point.
smoke point: 450F degrees
Avocado Oil
Avocado oil is one of the all-around best substitutes for coconut oil. It’s considered one of the healthier options and has a high smoke point. The flavor profile is somewhat bland with a hint of richjust like avocado oil.
Avocado oil is a popular solution because it’s plant based. It’s also keto friendly and is a vegan option.
smoke point: 520F degrees
Camellia Seed Oil
Camellia seed oil is widely used by Japanese women for cooking as well as a health and beauty product for skin and hair.
The reason we recommend camellia oil for cooking stir fry is that it has a high smoke point and it’s a popular solution for Japanese cooking.
smoke point: 473F degrees
Canola Oil
Canola oil is one of the best oils for stir fry. It works well because it can be heated to a variety of different temperatures. It has quite a neutral flavorso it works well for frying Chinese foods.
Canola oil is made from crushed canola seeds and is considered one of the best oils for heart health because it’s lower in saturated fats than other options.
smoke point: 400F degrees
Cottonseed Oil
Cottonseed oil is as the name soundsit’s made from the seeds of a cotton plant and is a commonly used vegetable oil.
Cotton seed oil has a good smoke point for use in stir fryand is mild with a hint of nutty flavor.
smoke point: 420F degrees
Coconut oil
Coconut oil works fine for stir fry. Howeverthe smoke point is not as high as some of the other oil options, so be aware of that and use caution if using coconut oil for stir fry.
smoke point: 350F 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 solution for cooking stir fry.
smoke point: 450F degrees
Grapeseed Oil
Grapeseed oil is great for use in stir fry because of its relatively high smoke point. It’s made from grapeseed which is the byproduct of wine making.
Grapeseed oil has a neutral flavor as well as a medium to high smoke point which makes it good for a variety of cooking purposes.
smoke point: 420F degrees
Olive Oil
Olive oil is the made from the oil extracted from olives. It can range in flavor depending on the kind of olives used. When using olive oil in stir frywe recommend tasting it first to determine whether the flavor of your dish will be altered too drastically.
Inmany casesthe use of olive oil will work well, as some varieties of olive oil don’t have much flavor and taste simply like oil.
We don’t recommend using extra virgin olive oil for stir fry because the smoke point is too low.
smoke point: 405F degrees
Pecan Oil
Pecan oilmade from pressed pecans, has a bit of a nutty hint of flavor. The high smoke point of 470F degrees allows for stir frying as well as sauteing, brazing, and browning without burning.
smoke point: 470F degrees
Peanut Oil
Peanut oil is made from peanuts and has a hint of a delicious nutty flavor. It’s known for the ability to deep fry things and not absorb the flavor of the other foods cooked in the oil.
Peanut oil is great for stir fry for a variety of low heat and high heat purposes.
smoke point: 450F 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 solution for stir fry.
smoke point: 450F degrees
Safflower Oil
Safflower oil has very little flavor or taste. Safflower oil can be used for a variety of cookingstir fry, and baked goods. And the other great thing is it’s affordable. If you want to use safflower oil for stir fry, there’s nothing wrong with that. It can be a great option.
smoke point: 510F degrees
Sunflower Oil
Sunflower oil is made from sunflower seeds. It has a slight but mild nutty flavor and can be used for stir fry and a variety of bakingcooking, or frying needs.
smoke point: 450F degrees
Sesame Oil
Choose a lightuntoasted sesame oil to use 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.
smoke point: 410F 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.
smoke point: 453F degrees
Vegetable Oil
Vegetable oil is considered one of the more affordable options that works well for stir fry. It's perfect for sauteingstir-frying, and deep frying because it has a high smoke point of 400F degrees. Vegetable oil is readily available at most grocery store locations.
Vegetable oil is made from flax seed and has an almost non-existent flavor. The flavor that is there is a slightly sweet flavor. When frying or making baked goodsvegetable oil is a good solution.
smoke point: 400F degrees
Instructions
Chose your desired oil from the list above.
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