What Is Peanut oil and How Can I Use It?

Here's everything worth knowing about peanut oil and how to pick it, what it is, how to store it, and what to use instead, plus 594 recipes to cook tonight.

Nutrition

Where found

Peanut oil is usually found in the oils section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Peanut oil is a member of the Fats and Oils US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

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Recipes using peanut oil

There are 594 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Spiced Carrot & Orange Soup

Warm up a cool autumn day with this fragrant soup that is full of flavor in every spoonful.

Fried Ice Cream

Mexican restaurant-style fried ice cream with rock-hard ice cream balls coated in crushed cornflakes, dipped in beer batter, and flash-fried at 375°F until golden. Crisp shell, frozen center, the showstopper dessert.

Favorite Beef & Broccoli

Simple ingredients and authentic technique get this sensational Broccoli Beef stirfry on the table in a flash. Faster than delivery or takeout!

Spicy Pepper Butter Fried Turkey

Deep-fried turkey injected with a spicy pepper butter that seasons the bird from the inside out. The same butter mixture doubles as a baste for an oven-roasted version.

Amazing Cincinnati Chili

Cincinnati's iconic chili simmers with warm spices like cinnamon, allspice, and cocoa powder, creating a Greek-influenced meat sauce perfect for ladling over spaghetti.

Japanese Beef Stir-Fry

Japanese-style beef stir-fry with thinly sliced flank steak, snow peas, red pepper, escarole, and fresh ginger in a soy-brown sugar glaze. A fast, colorful skillet dinner.

Whole-Wheat Chinese Scallion Pancakes

Crispy, savory whole-wheat scallion pancakes, a Chinese restaurant favorite, made healthier with whole-wheat flour. Perfect as a side or appetizer, these pancakes are flaky, golden, and packed with green onion flavor. Make the dough ahead and freeze for quick meals.

Stir-Fried Longbeans

Chinese longbeans stir-fried with cloud ear fungus, silk squash, shallots, and ginger in an oyster sauce and rice wine glaze. Swap in green beans and zucchini if you can't find the Asian varieties.

Sausage Omelet

Sausage omelet made with Italian sausage, butter, and peanut oil for golden, creamy eggs that fold over savory filling. Ready in 15 minutes for a quick breakfast.

Smashed Radishes in Soy Dressing

Authentic Chinese side dish that combines the peppery flavor of radishes with a savory, slightly tangy with a hint of sweet soy dressing. The radishes are gleefully smashed allowing them to soak up the flavors of the dressing.

Stir-Fried Sichuan Kung Pao Chicken with Peanuts

Kung pao chicken with overnight egg-white-and-cornstarch velvet marinade for restaurant-tender meat. Stir-fried with ginger, scallions, and peanuts in a soy-sherry-vinegar-sesame sauce. The Sichuan classic, made at home.

Grilled Tofu in a Soy, Ginger & Orange Marinade

Marinated tofu, mushrooms and vegetables are packed with Asian flavors, grilling adds extra smokiness. Not only your vegetarian family or friends love these tasty skewers, but also the meat-lovers. Using the firmest tofu will make a big difference on both texture and flavor!

Spinach & Leek Soup

Very good! The recipe was fairly easy to make. I used miso paste and a very flavourful vegetable stock base, which gave the soup a great depth of flavour. Served soup with brown rice, and it was delicious yet filling and packed with goodness.

Fried Rice

Fire up the wok and explore your cooking skills with this scrumptious fried rice recipe!

Cabbage & Shiitake Pot Sticky Buns

After a few potsticker recipes, I finally made my very first bunch of pot sticky buns (another popular food in China). They came out soft, and quite delicious. Nicely browned and crispy at the bottom. It's an excellent way to use up some of our fresh veggies.

Grilled Barbeque Chicken Breasts

This easy and delicious grilled chicken dish is ideal on a hot summer day. Serve it with your favourite salad.

Kung Pao Beef

Kung Pao beef: velveted flank steak stir-fried with roasted peanuts, fiery dried chilies, and crunchy water chestnuts in a savory-sweet Sichuan sauce. A bold, spicy take on takeout, ready in 40 minutes.

Beef & Vegetable Stir-Fry

Bring out the wok and try this savory dish that will have you throwing out take-out coupons!

Black Bean Slaw with Soy Ginger Dressing

A delicious saw, love the idea of adding black bean into this crunchy and tasty slaw. The soy-ginger dressing goes deliciously well with all the veggies. A great side dish to be aside with summer BBQ.

Sauteed Bok Choy with Cashew Sauce

Quick stir-fried bok choy tossed with a creamy Thai-inspired cashew sauce flavored with ginger, basil, and mint. Ready in 15 minutes for a vibrant vegetable side.

Fried Rice with Peas & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Very easy to make, and packed with deliciousness. I ate it directly without anything else aside, like a whole meal for me. You can stir in one or two scrambled eggs at the end of the cooking to boost the protein.

Sesame Broccoli Stir-Fry with Noodles

Had some broccoli and mushrooms needed to use up, this recipe was a perfect fit. I also slice a carrot and added into the stir-fry, which made the dish look more colorful and inviting...

Hot & Sour Cabbage

Quick, easy and tasty! The stir-fried cabbage can be served with steamed rice or crusty bread.

Sesame Vegetable Fried Rice

This is a delicious recipe that helps you make a tasty dish with leftover rice and whatever veggies you have on hand.

Sesame Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables

This was very easy to prepare, but I would double the chili paste next time and add some "red" to it- i.e. red bell pepper or carrots.

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