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7 Best Substitutes for Peanut Oil in Stir-Fries & Frying

7 Best Substitutes for Peanut Oil

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This guide helps home cooks pick the right substitute for peanut oil based on cooking method and flavor needs. Each oil listed matches peanut oil in ratio with notes on heat tolerance and taste impact.
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Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Cooking Tips, Substitutes
Cuisine: Generic
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Canola Oil Neutral, lighter body; use 1:1 ratio with peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Mild, less nutty; use 1:1 ratio with peanut oil
  • 0.5 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil Strong, aromatic finish; use half amount (0.5:1) and add at end of cooking
  • 1 tablespoon Sunflower Oil Light, slightly sweet; use 1:1 ratio with peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon Grapeseed Oil Clean, faintly nutty; use 1:1 ratio with peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon Light Olive Oil Fruity, medium heat only; use 1:1 ratio with peanut oil
  • 1 tablespoon Avocado Oil Buttery, high smoke point; use 1:1 ratio with peanut oil

Method
 

  1. Choose substitute based on your cooking method and desired flavor—consider smoke point and nuttiness.
  2. For high-heat frying, use canola, sunflower, grapeseed, or avocado oil at a 1:1 ratio.
  3. For finishing or flavoring with nutty aroma, use toasted sesame oil at half the amount, adding it at the end of cooking.
  4. Measure substitute oil according to the indicated ratio, usually 1 tablespoon per tablespoon of peanut oil.
  5. Adjust quantity as needed if stronger flavor or lighter body is desired, especially for dressings or marinades.
  6. Taste the dish after substitution to ensure flavor and consistency meet expectations and adjust if necessary.

Notes

Use toasted sesame oil by adding it slowly at the end to prevent bitter flavor from high heat.

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