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Refined peanut oil in a clear glass vessel: pale golden, fully transparent.

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Oils & Fats

Peanut Oil

High-heat oil with a faint nutty note — ideal for frying

With a high smoke point and a whisper of nuttiness, peanut oil is the classic choice for deep-frying and wok cooking. Keep it dark and cool away from heat.

Peanut (groundnut) oil is a clear, faintly nutty oil prized for deep-frying. Refined peanut oil has a high smoke point and stays remarkably stable under prolonged heat, which is why it's the classic choice for fried turkey, French fries, and the high-heat wok cooking of Chinese cuisine — its mild flavor and heat tolerance let ingredients sear fast and clean. Unrefined (cold-pressed) peanut oil keeps a pronounced roasted-peanut flavor and is used as a seasoning.

Measured in: ml
Storage: Dark Cool

Allergens

Peanuts

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Types & varieties

Refined peanut oil

Neutral and stable; the standard frying oil (often allergen-safe after refining).

Cold-pressed (gourmet) peanut oil

Strong roasted flavor; a finishing oil, retains allergens.

Roasted peanut oil

Toasted and aromatic; drizzle, don't fry.

How to use

Refined peanut oil is built for heat — it shrugs off frying temperatures and resists picking up off-flavors between batches, so fried foods taste clean. Aromatic cold-pressed versions are finishing oils.

Deep-frying chicken, fries, and turkey
High-heat wok stir-fries
Searing and high-heat roasting
A drizzle of roasted peanut oil over noodles

How to store

Keep capped and away from heat and light. Frying oil can be strained and reused several times — peanut oil holds up especially well — but discard it once dark or off-smelling.

Common uses

Deep-frying turkey, chicken, and friesWok stir-frying at high heatSearing steaks and chopsTempura and frittersHigh-heat roastingFinishing noodles with roasted peanut oilSatay and Southeast Asian dishes

Tips & pitfalls

It's the gold standard for fried turkey and crisp French fries.
Highly refined peanut oil is generally considered safe for peanut allergies, but always ask before serving.
Strain and reuse it for frying — it tolerates reuse better than most oils.
Use roasted peanut oil sparingly as a finishing drizzle, not for cooking.