PLANTERS Peanut Oil for Cooking - Ideal Peanut Oil for Deep Frying and Cooking, 24 oz

A lot lighter than I thought, a great trusted brand. I'll be getting it again. I'm becoming so allergic and sensitive to so many other oils I'm having to switch. Family allergy to olive kicking in, canola hurting, avocado off the table, I'm getting cornered. They say quality and commercial fussing with those others is a thing, either way, I thought I might gain weight from this but so far, using just a little here and there, it hasn't done that. I gained more with virgin coconut oil, which I love. I can use MCT coconut oil, but I like this for cooking and salads.

Peanut oil is the best frying oil! It has a super high smoke point (approximately 448°F), which means that it lasts longer than other oils because it takes longer to "break down". In addition, it's low in saturated fat and is free of cholesterol and trans fat – which doesn't mean that fried food is healthy (just to be clear), but as far as frying oils go, this is the king of all oils! Also noteworthy: According to the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network, the process used to make peanut oil removes the proteins responsible for allergic reactions, so it's suitable for people with a peanut allergy. Planters 100% Pure Peanut Oil lasts a super long time without smelling bad or making fried food taste bad. It heats up to high temperatures without burning and fries food super fast without saturating it with oil, resulting in lighter fried food, crispy on the outside and moist in the inside. In our home, we use it mostly to fry potatoes and plantain, and the results are always delicious and light. Some people report a slightly "nutty" flavor; I don't detect anything but the pure taste of the food. A note about the $$$: I've looked for reasonably priced peanut oil everywhere (regular grocery stores, Costco, Indian grocery stores, Chinese marts, etc.) and it's one of the most expensive oils out there. The price on Amazon is amazing! Depending on the size of your fryer, you only need a couple of bottles to fill it, and as I mentioned, it lasts much longer than any other frying oil (especially if you filter or sieve it after each use).

It’s just peanut oil. Better priced than local grocery store

When you need to fry something at high heat without creating smoke and developing the most delicious flavor, nothing is better than Planter's Peanut Oil. I grew up with my grandmother using this, and have continued her wisdom over the years. You will never fry a more delicious breaded cutlet than you'll get with this oil, MUCH MUCH more flavorful than vegetable oils and not as heavy as olive oil, and with a higher smoke point. It's even good as a substitute for butter in mashed potatoes - try it, you'll be amazed at the flavor this oil packs. Subtle and not overpowering, but distinct and very fresh tasting, it's the best.

When I fill up my deep fryer, I use a peanut oil I get at the local warehouse, and it is darker and has more of a peanut taste. I think this must be more highly refined. I have used this to top my fryer off though when the level got low because it is easier to handle than the great big jugs or boxes that I buy. BUT, I love to keep one of these 24 ounce bottles around for high temperature grilling and frying. This is a good size to keep in the cabinet above my stove- it's fairly light so it's easy to grab, open and use just a bit of at a time. The flavor is a delicate peanut flavor and it's a very light, very clear oil. You can smell the peanuts and it does have that taste, it's just not super strong- it never overpowers delicate foods. It is really good for pan grilling steaks, though sometimes I use grape oil instead. I tend to like to marinade in olive oil, but using the peanut oil in the bottom of the grill pan boosts my cooking oil to a high smoke point. It's good - it's a very convenient size. It's just perhaps a bit too refined for some uses, but that's a plus for delicate foods. It has its place in my kitchen though.

I thought this oil was going to be of a lesser quality being as inexpensive as it is. However, I would put it up against the most famous brand names anytime. It's very good oil, you won't find better for the money.

Love the oil the food tastes so good best French fries ever

I use this for making popcorn