Avocado Oil
10.0High smoke point, excellent for stir-frying
12 gluten-free substitutes for peanut oil — top pick Avocado Oil at 100% function match.
High smoke point, excellent for stir-frying
Good for frying, slight nutty taste
Great for stir-fry and deep frying
Neutral high smoke point, good for frying
Neutral for frying, higher smoke point
Neutral flavor, good for frying
Neutral flavor, widely available
Most accessible swap, works for all cooking
Strong flavor, best for Asian dishes in small amounts
Light neutral flavor, high heat tolerant
Similar smoke point, widely available
Use refined for neutral taste at high heat
Avocado Oil: Neutral — loses peanut oil's subtle nuttiness
Corn Oil: Mild corn sweetness; less nutty than peanut oil
Grapeseed Oil: Very neutral; no nutty character
Olive Oil: Fruity olive flavor replaces peanut's nuttiness
Olive Oil: Lower smoke point (375F) — not ideal for deep frying
Sesame Oil: Strong toasted sesame dominates; use light sesame
Sesame Oil: Potent — use 1/2 tsp toasted per tbsp peanut oil, top up with neutral
Safflower Oil: Very neutral; no nutty character
Soybean Oil: Neutral soybean; no peanut nuttiness
Coconut Oil: Coconut aroma in unrefined form; use refined
Coconut Oil: Solid below 76F; melt before measuring