How to Make Homemade Peanut Oil (1 Ingredient!)

Make your own Homemade Peanut Oil with one ingredient! Easy to make and delicious drizzled in stir-fries or over salads!

This Homemade Peanut Oil is…

• Simple
• Egg-Free
• Gluten-Free
• Vegan-Friendly
• Nutty & Delectable!

Where Does Peanut Oil Come From?

Peanut oil is made from – any guesses? – peanuts! It is full of nutrients, like vitamin E and antioxidants. Peanut oil is a staple in Asian cuisine and adds a fantastic nuttiness to recipes. It can also be used to deep fry foods, like French fries, veggies, and wontons! When mixed with a bit of apple cider vinegar, mustard, and honey, peanut oil creates an amazing salad dressing. It is a very versatile ingredient!

Many people choose peanut oil to cook with due to its high smoke point. A smoke point is how resistant the oil will be to heat, i.e. how hot can it get before its starts burning? Peanut oil has a a smoke point of 450 degrees meaning it can get extremely hot, thus thoroughly cooking food without smoking and adding a bitter taste to the dish.

All you need to make Homemade Peanut Oil is a few cups of roasted peanuts, a food processor, and some time. Unless you happen to have an oil press, then you can make peanut oil much quicker! But if you don’t, this simple method is the way to go. The key is to blitz the peanuts while they’re still warm which releases their oil and creates a paste. The last step is to pour the paste into a jar and set it on the windowsill until the oil naturally separates, rising to the top of the mix. Have patience and you’ll have your own Homemade Peanut Oil!

Ingredients for Homemade Peanut Oil

Peanuts, raw – Though you will be roasting these peanuts, do not buy pre-roasted! Freshly roasted nuts, still slightly warm, are necessary for the oils to naturally release when in the food processor.

Diet compatibility and allergens

Diet	Recipe compatible as written?	Recommended substitutions
Keto	Yes.	N/A
Paleo	No.	N/A
Whole30	No.	N/A
Gluten-free	Yes.	N/A
Vegetarian	Yes.	N/A
Vegan	Yes.	N/A
Low sodium	Yes.	N/A
Dairy-free	Yes.	N/A
Mediterranean	Yes.	N/A
Low FODMAP	Yes.	N/A
Atkins	Yes.	N/A

Allergen	Present in recipe?	Recommended substitutions
Milk	No.	N/A
Eggs	No.	N/A
Fish	No.	N/A
Shellfish	No.	N/A
Tree nuts	No.	N/A
Peanuts	Yes.	N/A
Wheats (Gluten)	No.	N/A
Soy	No.	N/A
Sesame	No.	N/A

Step for How to Make Homemade Peanut Oil

Step One: In a pan over medium heat, roast peanuts for 10-15 minutes until slightly golden.

Step Two: Let the nuts cool until warm to the touch, then pour into the food processor.

Step Three: Blend the peanuts into a runny paste, routinely scraping down the sides of the processor.

Step Four: Pour the paste into a jar and close with a lid. Place the jar on your windowsill.

Step Five: Leave the jar undisturbed for at least 1 month. Check the jar every week to watch the oil separate. When the oil level stabilizes and no longer increases each week, use immediately. Alternatively, pour the oil into a smaller jar and store in a dark pantry. Use for stir fry recipes or in salad dressings. Enjoy!

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