Substitute for Olive oil
What it does in a recipe: Flavor-forward fat for dressings, finishing and medium-heat cooking; the oil's fruitiness is part of the dish.
3 substitutes, ranked by what's already in your pantry. Amounts are dataset values — US and metric where a ratio exists.
Neutral vegetable oil
per 1 cup olive oil
Same fat with no flavor — lets the other ingredients lead.
What changes: Loses the olive flavor entirely
Best for: Neutral bakes, deep frying, wok cooking
Melted butter
per 1 cup olive oil
Milk fat carries richness the same way, with a dairy note instead of pepper.
What changes: Adds dairy; browns faster
Best for: Pan sauces, skillet bakes
Avocado oil
per 1 cup olive oil
Similar fatty-acid profile, mild grassy note, very high smoke point.
What changes: Pricier; faint avocado flavor
Best for: High-heat searing, dressings
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Common questions
- What can I use instead of Olive oil?
- Neutral vegetable oil: 1 cup vegetable or canola oil. Melted butter: 1 cup melted butter.
- What is the exact ratio to substitute Olive oil?
- Neutral vegetable oil (per 1 cup olive oil) — US: 1 cup vegetable or canola oil. Metric: 240 ml.
- What changes when you substitute Olive oil?
- Loses the olive flavor entirely. Adds dairy; browns faster.
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