My Mom Can't Live Without This Olive Oil Sprayer—and It's Only $9 on Amazon Right Now

Katie Brown

Wed, October 25, 2023 at 9:00 AM UTC

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A win for your health and your wallet.

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Growing up, there was always a duality to my mom’s food. For example, we always had baked goods on the countertop, but every now and then we’d find out there was tofu hidden inside the peanut butter pie. We were allowed dessert every night but were made to down acai shots in the mornings when the superfruit was at its trendiest. While I found her methods curious as a kid, I’ve come to appreciate and even embrace her methods of moderation.

While acai bowls disgust me to this day and my baked goods are decidedly soy-free, I prefer making small changes in the kitchen that can, over time, accumulate into significant ones. When I discovered that cooking sprays could help me better control the amount of oil I used in my cooking, I knew I had to make the switch—but as it turns out, cooking sprays are far more expensive than run-of-the-mill oils and typically use lower-quality oils than their bottled counterparts. So, when I came across the reusable Uxoai Oil Sprayer at Amazon, I couldn’t add it to my cart fast enough.

Uxoai Oil Sprayer

Most cooking sprays arrive in 6 ounce bottles that cost more than the bulk-sized jugs on the next shelf over, meaning most of what you’re paying for is the metal can itself. While this bottle only holds up to 100 milliliters (slightly more than 3 ounces), it is reusable, meaning that for only $9, one of these glass bottles can replace countless disposable ones. Each spritz releases ? teaspoons of oil at a time, making it easier to control the amount of oil I use.

One of my favorite things about this oil sprayer is that it comes with a convenient funnel, so transferring oil is mess-free every time. Plus, unlike pre-bottled options, I can feel good about knowing exactly what’s inside (since I’m adding the oil myself). And the clear bottle makes it easy to know when it’s time for a refill.

While it’s hand-wash only, I find the bottle is incredibly simple to disassemble and clean. It comes with a special brush for easy scrubbing, which is especially useful since I like to switch out the oil I’m using depending on my culinary needs (side note: It’s compatible with all kinds of oil). I love filling it with vegetable or canola oil to grease baking pans and sheets, olive oil to toss with vegetables on the stovetop, or even sesame oil to crisp up fried rice.

At just $9, this versatile spray bottle is an easy way to save money—and helps me limit the amount of oil I’m using in my cooking without dirtying a measuring spoon. Score one now while it’s still on sale.