Hooters Canada Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Hooters Canada cooks with: peanut oil (Hooters' longstanding standard fryer oil chain-wide, with soybean oil offered at some locations as a peanut-allergy alternative); Canadian locations are franchise-operated (confirmed still open in Toronto, Ontario as of 2026) and follow the same corporate fryer standard. Across the 27 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
Safest Orders at Hooters Canada
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: Naked Tenders + Bottled Water, 14.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hooters Chili | 5.0g |
| Hooters Style Cheese Sticks | 8.0g |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 9.0g |
| Caesar Salad | 9.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Salad | 11.0g |
What to Avoid at Hooters Canada
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Traditional Wings (10pc) | 24.0g |
| Boneless Wings (10pc) | 22.0g |
| Breaded Tenders | 20.0g |
| Fish & Chips | 20.0g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 19.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Hooters Canada use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Hooters Canada cooks with: peanut oil (Hooters' longstanding standard fryer oil chain-wide, with soybean oil offered at some locations as a peanut-allergy alternative); Canadian locations are franchise-operated (confirmed still open in Toronto, Ontario as of 2026) and follow the same corporate fryer standard. Across the 27 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.9g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Hooters Canada cook with?
Our research indicates: peanut oil (Hooters' longstanding standard fryer oil chain-wide, with soybean oil offered at some locations as a peanut-allergy alternative); Canadian locations are franchise-operated (confirmed still open in Toronto, Ontario as of 2026) and follow the same corporate fryer standard. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Hooters Canada use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Hooters Canada cooks with peanut oil (Hooters' longstanding standard fryer oil chain-wide, with soybean oil offered at some locations as a peanut-allergy alternative); Canadian locations are franchise-operated (confirmed still open in Toronto, Ontario as of 2026) and follow the same corporate fryer standard, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Hooters Canada seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Hooters Canada cooks with peanut oil (Hooters' longstanding standard fryer oil chain-wide, with soybean oil offered at some locations as a peanut-allergy alternative); Canadian locations are franchise-operated (confirmed still open in Toronto, Ontario as of 2026) and follow the same corporate fryer standard, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Hooters Canada?
Hooters Chili is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hooters Canada, at an estimated 5.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Hooters Canada?
Traditional Wings (10pc) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hooters Canada, at an estimated 24.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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See where Hooters Canada lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.