Best peanut oil, according to chefs
Three picks, each tied to a named taster and a public source — from Andrea Nguyen and Maggie Zhu. Recommendations come from vietworldkitchen.com, omnivorescookbook.com, saveur.com and bonappetit.com.
Oils & Vinegars · The ranking
- 1Top pick
Lion & Globe Pure Peanut Oil
Chosen by- Andrea NguyenAuthor, Vietnamese Food Any Dayvietworldkitchen.com ↗
Also chosen by- Maggie Zhu · Creator, Omnivore’s Cookbook source ↗
- Saveur editors source ↗
Hong Kong–pressed and actually tastes of peanuts. “The brand I buy… my secret to making fabulous tasting Chinese-style chile oil” (Nguyen). Saveur: “While most brands are bland tasting, Lion & Globe… has a distinctly peanutty taste.”
- 2
Arowana Pure Peanut Oil
Chosen by- Maggie ZhuCreator, Omnivore’s Cookbookomnivorescookbook.com ↗
The fragrant pressed peanut oil Zhu’s family uses in China (“we use this in China”), and easy to find at Asian grocers in the US.
- 3
La Tourangelle Roasted Peanut Oil
Chosen by- Bon Appétit editors
A toasty roasted peanut oil from the walnut-oil winner’s press. It is the brand Bon Appétit’s cooking-oil guide lists for peanut oil, for dressings and stir-fries.
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Questions, answered
- What is the best peanut oil, according to chefs?
- MyTastr’s top pick is Lion & Globe Pure Peanut Oil, chosen by Andrea Nguyen (Vietnamese Food Any Day). Hong Kong–pressed and actually tastes of peanuts. “The brand I buy… my secret to making fabulous tasting Chinese-style chile oil” (Nguyen). Saveur: “While most brands are bland tasting, Lion & Globe… has a distinctly peanutty taste.” Source: vietworldkitchen.com ↗
- What are the other top picks for peanut oil?
- No. 2 is Arowana Pure Peanut Oil, chosen by Maggie Zhu (Omnivore’s Cookbook). No. 3 is La Tourangelle Roasted Peanut Oil, chosen by Bon Appétit editors. Each card above links to the original source.
- How does MyTastr choose these picks?
- Every pick is tied to a named chef, cookbook author or food expert and links to the public interview, panel or article it came from. We survey dozens, often hundreds, of top chefs, food writers and critics, and order reflects how often and how strongly a brand is recommended. Only organic recommendations count — paid endorsements don’t — and brands can’t buy a spot. Read how we pick.