Homemade Nonstick Spray sounds a lot harder to do then it really is! I started using alternatives to canned spray back in 2013. Back then I was tired of the residue it seemed that canned nonstick spray was leaving all over my pans, now I love the health benefit of knowing what is in my spray. (I have included affiliate links to products I love. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. )
Now when I first started doing this I did a combination of olive oil and water in a spray bottle (I one like this -> here) I used this water and oil on casserole pans, crockpots, and baking dishes with no problems!!
The Formula Water and Oil Homemade Nonstick Spray:
- 1 Part Olive Oil
- 4 Parts Water
- Shake and spray!!
While it worked my girlfriend Jenn clued me into a better way to do this. With the water and the oil, it seems to always separate and was a pain on big cooking days to keep measuring and mixing more I needed it! She introduced me to the Misto to make a homemade nonstick spray with. (You can get one on Amazon -> here)
Misto Brushed Aluminum Olive Oil Sprayer
Misto Gourmet Olive Oil Sprayer (Set of 2) Silver and BlackMisto 5188947 Set Olive Sprayer and Oil Bottle
Now when I got it, I won’t lie, it intimated me a little bit that it was a lot harder looking than my little spray bottle. All Jenn did when I called her was laugh at me an say she would show me how easy it is! She was coming over to help make a recipe any way so we busted this out and she showed me out easy it is! Hindsight I really should have at least looked at the directions before thinking it was too hard.
All you do is disassemble and fill half way full of oil. Reassasmble the Misto and then pump the lid to pressurize the oil for spraying.
Now the lid gets harder to pump as it is pressurized so you can tell when it is done! I love how easy it to spray by pressing down! I plan to get another one for garlic oil for when we saute vegetables.
Have you used a Misto before? What kind of oils have you put in it?
Charlene Stack says
This is great I wasnt sure pam was safe.
Joyce says
The only thing I use Pam for is my squeaky hinges when I can’t find my WD40! ?
Michelle Proper says
Awesome! Thanks! So easy! Who knew?
Jessica Thompson says
I will be making this for my family! Thanks for the recipe
mo says
Easy, I might try one for crockpot and add clove of garlic in bottom to see if flavor stays in oil.????
Do we refridgerate?
Jenny says
I do not refrigerate mine. I don’t’ think it would hurt to refrigerate though
Abby says
hallelujah! maybe this can save my bakewear from all that grimy, yellow, disgusting grime that cooking spray leaves behind.
Crimson says
I will be trying this, thanks!
Allison wilson says
Awesome!!! I have been wondering how to do this for a while!
Vicki Wascher says
Homemade Nonstick Spray will be trying this soon thank you
WENDY BAKER says
WOW what a great idea!!! LOVE IT!!! 🙂
Marg Z says
I am going to try this recipe for sure.
Kaitlin says
I would have never though of making this and I never buy pam because of the aerosol cans.
Billie C says
Thanks 🙂
Renee says
I will be using this from now on I use alot of natural things for everything I do and I use alot of olive oil for many things so I will be using this recipe from now on thanks for sharing this:}
Stephanie Reed says
thank you for the recipe. I never thought of making my own nonstick spray.
Kristi Brandon McDowell says
Awesome thank you for sharing!
Elizabeth Kasson says
What a wonderful idea!
Cheryl Fisher says
I spend so much money per can to prevent sticking on my pans. Thanks for the recipe and I will be using it.
Cheryl Giles says
I love this. I quit using Pam because of the chemicals thought there had to be a replacement for it. THANKS
Ashley Ford says
thats a grate idea but is it ok to use on the omni diet ? i found this link when looking up omni recipes and i would love to try this but need to know if its alright 🙂 please and thank you.
Susan says
I used to keep olive oil in a spray bottle, but it stopped working and I have been forgetting to replace it. Thanks for the reminder – and the tip to thin oil with water.
Becky @vintagebeckym says
What a wonderful idea. Just ran out of cooking spray and instead of buying more. Thank you for sharing and Have a Fabulous Day! #Brag About It.
Jenny says
Thank you for stopping by!! I love this spray so easy to make!
Ashley Hewell says
I love this idea! I’m posting it to my facebook page to share with my followers.
Jenny says
Thank you for stopping by and thanks for sharing! It is crazy how easy this is to do!
Jessica says
How easy is this? I wonder if it could be done with coconut oil? Maybe only in summer months when the oil isn’t solid? Either way, it’s a fantastic idea.
Alexis says
Hi Jenny! What an easy idea! I am actually out of cooking spray & now I am going to make my own. Thanks for sharing! Pinning!
Jamie says
Never heard of this idea! So excited to try it!
Lorelai says
This spray is awesome! And so easy too.
~Lorelai
VALERIE VALICENTO says
Can you use canola or another oil? Does it have to be olive oil? Believe it or not, my husband is allergic to olives.
Jenny says
You should be able to. I have made them with vegetable oil before.
Suzanne Holt says
This is a great recipe for people with allergies!
Lady Lilith says
This is such a smart idea. I love how frugal it is. This will save me tons in the future. Thanks.
Mari says
Wow, just saved a must try these Pam cans aren’t cheap and if I already have the stuff I need at home why not try?
Debbie says
How cool is that.
Janet Vinyard says
Thanks for the recipe – I look forward to trying this soon! Blessings, Janet
Linda says
I will have to give this a try. I hate buying store bought sprays, they are so expensive. This will save a ton of money. Thanks for sharing!
Suzie says
I have got to pin this and DO IT! No more non stick sprays for me now YAY!
Katie Jenkins says
Um, wow. This is awesome! And I love how this is the post that keeps on giving. It’s cheap AND you don’t have all those fake mystery ingredients like the store bought nonstick sprays, making it healthier overall! Pinning this puppy.
Christina says
This is awesome Jenny! I’m going to try this right away. Is there a container “sprayer” that you have found to work really well with this??
Anna says
I used canola oil and it worked great. Bye bye high price sprays
Karin Shantz says
Just a maintenance item to keep in mind with the Misto, is that it needs to be cleaned out in hot water every month. I have a Misto that got clogged up with the oil at the sprayer section, as it no longer sprayed at all; and nearly threw it out when I came up with this solution. I heated up some hot water in a mug and put the sprayer mechanism into the hot water (don’t heat it up too hot, or let it cool a bit). Let it sit for 15-20 mins and rinse. Voila … it fixed the problem and the sprayer worked again perfectly. Use it to spray my air fryer before cooking food.