Best Rapeseed Oil Substitutes in Vegan Fish and Chips
This recipe calls for 500 ml rapeseed oil, for frying. If you're out of rapeseed oil or need to adapt the recipe, here are 4 tested substitutes - each with a quantity guide and notes on how it changes the dish.
About This Substitution
Role in this recipe: Neutral cooking oil with high smoke point
Any neutral oil is a direct substitute.
4 Substitutes for Rapeseed Oil in Vegan Fish and Chips
1. Sunflower oil
Ratio: 1:1
The closest substitute - neutral flavour and a similar smoke point.
2. Olive oil
Ratio: 1:1
Works well at low to medium heat - will add a slight olive flavour at high heat.
3. Vegetable oil
Ratio: 1:1
Often a blend including rapeseed - essentially the same product with a different label.
4. Avocado oil
Ratio: 1:1
Premium alternative with the highest smoke point - ideal for very high heat applications.
View the Full Recipe
See the complete Vegan Fish and Chips recipe for British kitchens with gram measurements and °C temperatures.
Other Recipes Using Rapeseed Oil
Want to understand why substitutions work?
Our Cook Like A Pro video course teaches the underlying techniques - so you can confidently adapt any vegan recipe to what's in your fridge.
Explore the course Back to recipe