vegetable oil substitutes

20 substitutes · avg score 6.3 · Generic neutral-flavored oil blend from plant sources such as soybean, canola, or corn, with a high smoke point. The most common all-purpose cooking oil for frying, baking, and sauteing.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Canola Oil

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Most direct swap, nearly identical

02

Sunflower Oil

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Neutral flavor, similar smoke point

03

Avocado Oil

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Higher smoke point, works for frying and baking

04

Peanut Oil

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Slight nutty flavor, great for deep frying

05

Corn Oil

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Neutral flavor, same smoke point

06

Safflower Oil

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

All-purpose neutral oil

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