Hooters Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Hooters cooks with: peanut oil. Across the 67 menu items we analyzed, it averages 14.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
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Safest Orders at Hooters
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: Grilled Chicken Sandwich + Celery Sticks, 5.9g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Steamed Shrimp (1/2 lb) | 1.4g |
| Steamed Shrimp (1 lb) | 2.7g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 5.9g |
| Naked Wings (6) | 8.6g |
| Philly Cheesesteak | 8.8g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Hooters
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Hooters Original Fried Pickles with Remoulade Sauce | 54.0g |
| Big Fish Sandwich - Fried | 41.5g |
| Big Fish Sandwich - Grilled | 38.8g |
| Lots of Tots | 35.9g |
| Buffalo Chicken Dip | 32.4g |
Around the world: Hooters
Fish & Chips has 20.0g of PUFA in Canada but 31.2g in the US. Same chain. Why not here?
We have Hooters in 2 countries. Here is what it cooks with in each one, and how the same menu items compare.
| Country | Cooks with | Fish & Chips | Onion Rings | Curly Fries | Key Lime Pie |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. (this page) | peanut and soybean oil | 31.2g | 18.0g | 14.4g | 3.4g |
| Canada | peanut oil | 20.0g | 15.0g | 17.0g | 3.0g |
Items are matched by name, so portions and recipes can differ between countries. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item. Oil notes are as each country's chain discloses them.
Every Hooters item, ranked
All 67 items we have for Hooters, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Celery Sticks | 0.0g |
| 3 Mile Island Wing Sauce | 0.0g |
| BBQ Wing Sauce | 0.0g |
| Samurai Teriyaki Wing Sauce | 0.5g |
| Steamed Shrimp (1/2 lb) | 1.4g |
| Chipotle Honey Sauce (1 fl. oz) | 1.8g |
| Side Garden Salad | 2.0g |
| Snow Crab Legs with Drawn Butter | 2.6g |
| Steamed Shrimp (1 lb) | 2.7g |
| Key Lime Pie | 3.4g |
| Chipotle Honey Sauce (2 fl. oz) | 3.6g |
| Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce | 4.8g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 5.9g |
| Kids Cheeseburger Sliders | 6.0g |
| Ranch Dressing | 6.0g |
| Medium Buffalo Wing Sauce | 7.5g |
| Coleslaw | 8.0g |
| Blue Cheese Dressing | 8.0g |
| Naked Wings (6) | 8.6g |
| Philly Cheesesteak | 8.8g |
| Hooters Burger | 9.0g |
| Smoked Wings (6) | 9.0g |
| Kids Chicken Strips | 9.0g |
| Loaded Nachos | 10.0g |
| Western BBQ Burger | 10.4g |
| Buffalo Chicken Sandwich | 10.6g |
| Side Caesar Salad | 10.7g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 10.8g |
| Bleu Cheese Dipping Sauce | 10.9g |
| Bleu Cheese & Bacon Burger | 11.2g |
| Caramel Fudge Cheesecake | 11.2g |
| Chocolate Mousse Cake | 11.5g |
| Original Wings (6 pc) | 11.6g |
| Boneless Wings (6) | 12.0g |
| Hooters Original Burger | 12.0g |
| Chicken Garden Salad with Ranch | 12.0g |
| Ranch Dipping Sauce | 12.6g |
| Original Breaded Wings (6) - Mild | 13.0g |
| Mild Buffalo Wing Sauce | 13.0g |
| Buffalo Shrimp (10 pc) | 14.0g |
| Curly Fries | 14.4g |
| Smoked Wings (10) | 14.9g |
| Boneless Wings (10) | 15.2g |
| Naked Wings (10) | 15.5g |
| Daytona Beach Style Wings (10) | 15.5g |
| Twisted Texas Melt | 15.7g |
| Tater Tots | 16.8g |
| Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara Sauce | 17.6g |
| Onion Rings | 18.0g |
| Original Breaded Wings (10) - Honey BBQ | 19.0g |
| Original Breaded Wings (10) - Honey Thai Chili | 20.0g |
| Original Wings (10 pc) | 21.8g |
| Original Breaded Wings (10) - 3 Mile Island | 21.8g |
| Original Breaded Wings (10) - Garlic Habanero | 21.8g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad (grilled chicken) | 22.5g |
| Hooters Original Buffalo Chicken Salad (with dressing) | 24.0g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad (fried chicken) | 26.0g |
| Original Breaded Wings (10) - Hot | 29.4g |
| Baja Fish Tacos | 29.4g |
| Original Breaded Wings (10) - Lemon Pepper Dry Rub | 30.5g |
| Fish & Chips | 31.2g |
| Original Breaded Wings (10) - Mild | 31.6g |
| Buffalo Chicken Dip | 32.4g |
| Lots of Tots | 35.9g |
| Big Fish Sandwich - Grilled | 38.8g |
| Big Fish Sandwich - Fried | 41.5g |
| Hooters Original Fried Pickles with Remoulade Sauce | 54.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Hooters use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Hooters cooks with: peanut oil. Across the 67 menu items we analyzed, it averages 14.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of F (Extreme Risk).
What oil does Hooters cook with?
Our research indicates: Fries in a peanut oil blend, with employee/allergen reports of soybean oil mixed in at many locations; buffalo-style sauces are soybean-oil margarine based. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Hooters use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Hooters cooks with peanut oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Hooters seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Hooters cooks with Fries in a peanut oil blend, with employee/allergen reports of soybean oil mixed in at many locations; buffalo-style sauces are soybean-oil margarine based, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Hooters?
Grilled Chicken Sandwich is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hooters, at an estimated 5.9g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Hooters?
Hooters Original Fried Pickles with Remoulade Sauce is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hooters, at an estimated 54.0g 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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