Buffalo Wild Wings Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Buffalo Wild Wings cooks with: beef shortening/beef tallow for all fried items (wings, boneless wings, cauliflower wings, tenders, tots, chips and most fried chicken) per the official BWW Allergen & Preparation Guide FRIED column; highly refined soybean oil remains in sauces, dressings and some prepared products; shared fryers throughout. NOTE: bone-in and boneless wings still carry meaningful PUFA from the chicken fat itself (~0.20 fraction, corn/soy-fed birds), so tallow frying does not make them low-PUFA; item gram values are pending a nutrition-guide recompute and currently err high. Across the 79 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Buffalo Wild Wings
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Carrots & Celery | 0.0g |
| Passionita | 0.0g |
| Spicy Marg-No-Rita | 0.0g |
| Deluxe Shirley Temple | 0.2g |
| Grilled Chicken Dippers 3pc | 0.3g |
What to Avoid at Buffalo Wild Wings
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Bone-In Wings (50 pc) | 47.0g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 39.2g |
| Honey BBQ Chicken Salad | 36.9g |
| Buffalo Chicken Dip | 29.5g |
| Boneless Wings 50pc | 26.1g |
Every Buffalo Wild Wings item, ranked
All 79 items we have for Buffalo Wild Wings, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Carrots & Celery | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Honey BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Passionita | 0.0g |
| Peach Tea | 0.0g |
| Red Bull Watermelon Punch | 0.0g |
| Spicy Marg-No-Rita | 0.0g |
| Strawberry Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Garden Side Salad | 0.2g |
| Deluxe Shirley Temple | 0.2g |
| Strawberry Dirty Soda | 0.2g |
| Grilled Chicken Dippers 3pc | 0.3g |
| Orange Cream | 0.3g |
| Grilled Chicken Dippers 5pc | 0.5g |
| Mango Habanero Sauce | 0.6g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 0.8g |
| Vanilla Sundae | 1.0g |
| Mozzarella Sticks (5 pc) | 1.3g |
| Kids Cheeseburger | 1.3g |
| Kids Boneless Wings 4pc | 1.7g |
| Kids Mac & Cheese | 1.8g |
| Mac & Cheese | 1.8g |
| Chocolate Sundae | 2.0g |
| New York-Style Cheesecake | 2.5g |
| Kids Crispy Chicken Dippers | 2.9g |
| Hatch Queso | 3.0g |
| Potato Wedges (Regular) | 3.2g |
| Boneless Wings (6 pc) | 3.6g |
| Crispy Battered French Fries (Regular) | 4.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Wrap | 4.0g |
| Ultimate Nachos | 4.8g |
| Potato Wedges (Large) | 4.9g |
| Hand-Breaded Tenders 3pc | 5.0g |
| Boneless Wings (10 pc) | 5.2g |
| Bone-In Wings (6 pc) | 5.4g |
| Crispy Chicken Wrap | 5.4g |
| BBQ Chicken Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Tots (Regular) | 6.7g |
| Cauliflower Wings (Small) | 7.0g |
| Crispy Chicken Dippers 5pc | 7.3g |
| Boneless Wings 15pc | 7.6g |
| Classic Cheeseburger | 8.0g |
| Hand-Breaded Tenders 5pc | 8.0g |
| Southwest Salad | 9.0g |
| All-American Cheeseburger | 9.7g |
| Bone-In Wings (10 pc) | 9.9g |
| Whiskey-Glazed Burger | 10.0g |
| Boneless Wings (20 pc) | 10.5g |
| Bacon-Smashed Hatch Chile Burger | 11.1g |
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | 11.9g |
| Southwest Philly | 12.0g |
| Ultimate Sampler | 12.0g |
| Tots (Large) | 13.4g |
| Chocolate Fudge Cake | 13.9g |
| Hand-Breaded Tenders (4 pc) | 14.0g |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Sandwich | 14.0g |
| Bone-In Wings (15 pc) | 14.1g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 14.2g |
| Original Buffalo Sauce | 14.4g |
| Bacon Mac & Cheese Burger | 14.8g |
| Parmesan Garlic Sauce | 15.0g |
| Triple Bacon Cheeseburger | 15.9g |
| Blue Cheese Dressing | 17.4g |
| Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwich | 17.8g |
| Cheese Curds (Regular) | 18.6g |
| Bone-In Wings (20 pc) | 18.8g |
| Fried Pickles | 19.1g |
| Ranch Dressing | 20.4g |
| Hand-Breaded Tenders (6 pc) | 21.0g |
| Pretzel Knots | 21.8g |
| Cheese Curds (Large) | 22.9g |
| Southwestern Black Bean Burger | 24.0g |
| Mini Corn Dogs | 24.1g |
| Beer-Battered Onion Rings | 24.7g |
| Boneless Wings 50pc | 26.1g |
| Buffalo Chicken Dip | 29.5g |
| Honey BBQ Chicken Salad | 36.9g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 39.2g |
| Bone-In Wings (50 pc) | 47.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Buffalo Wild Wings use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Buffalo Wild Wings cooks with: beef shortening/beef tallow for all fried items (wings, boneless wings, cauliflower wings, tenders, tots, chips and most fried chicken) per the official BWW Allergen & Preparation Guide FRIED column; highly refined soybean oil remains in sauces, dressings and some prepared products; shared fryers throughout. NOTE: bone-in and boneless wings still carry meaningful PUFA from the chicken fat itself (~0.20 fraction, corn/soy-fed birds), so tallow frying does not make them low-PUFA; item gram values are pending a nutrition-guide recompute and currently err high. Across the 79 menu items we analyzed, it averages 10.0g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Buffalo Wild Wings cook with?
Our research indicates: beef shortening/beef tallow for all fried items (wings, boneless wings, cauliflower wings, tenders, tots, chips and most fried chicken) per the official BWW Allergen & Preparation Guide FRIED column; highly refined soybean oil remains in sauces, dressings and some prepared products; shared fryers throughout. NOTE: bone-in and boneless wings still carry meaningful PUFA from the chicken fat itself (~0.20 fraction, corn/soy-fed birds), so tallow frying does not make them low-PUFA; item gram values are pending a nutrition-guide recompute and currently err high. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: beef shortening/beef tallow for all fried items (wings, boneless wings, cauliflower wings, tenders, tots, chips and most fried chicken) per the official BWW Allergen & Preparation Guide FRIED column; highly refined soybean oil remains in sauces, dressings and some prepared products; shared fryers throughout. NOTE: bone-in and boneless wings still carry meaningful PUFA from the chicken fat itself (~0.20 fraction, corn/soy-fed birds), so tallow frying does not make them low-PUFA; item gram values are pending a nutrition-guide recompute and currently err high. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Buffalo Wild Wings seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Buffalo Wild Wings cooks with beef shortening/beef tallow for all fried items (wings, boneless wings, cauliflower wings, tenders, tots, chips and most fried chicken) per the official BWW Allergen & Preparation Guide FRIED column; highly refined soybean oil remains in sauces, dressings and some prepared products; shared fryers throughout. NOTE: bone-in and boneless wings still carry meaningful PUFA from the chicken fat itself (~0.20 fraction, corn/soy-fed birds), so tallow frying does not make them low-PUFA; item gram values are pending a nutrition-guide recompute and currently err high, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Buffalo Wild Wings?
Carrots & Celery is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Buffalo Wild Wings, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Buffalo Wild Wings?
Bone-In Wings (50 pc) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Buffalo Wild Wings, at an estimated 47.0g 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. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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