Hooters Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, 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.. Across the 55 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High 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: Smoked Wings (6) + Celery Sticks, 4.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Celery Sticks | 0.0g |
| Samurai Teriyaki Wing Sauce | 0.5g |
| Smoked Wings (6) | 4.0g |
| Smoked Wings (6 pc) | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 6.0g |
What to Avoid at Hooters
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Boneless Wings (10 pc) | 23.0g |
| Original Breaded Wings (10) - Hot | 22.0g |
| Original Breaded Wings (10) - 3 Mile Island | 22.0g |
| Original Breaded Wings (10) - Garlic Habanero | 22.0g |
| Original Breaded Wings (10) - Mild | 21.0g |
Every Hooters item, ranked
All 55 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 |
| Snow Crab Legs with Drawn Butter | 2.0g |
| Smoked Wings (6) | 4.0g |
| Smoked Wings (6 pc) | 5.0g |
| Key Lime Pie | 5.0g |
| Hot Buffalo Wing Sauce | 5.0g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Chocolate Mousse Cake | 6.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Dip | 6.0g |
| Kids Cheeseburger Sliders | 6.0g |
| Ranch Dressing | 6.0g |
| Smoked Wings (10) | 7.0g |
| Naked Wings (6) | 7.0g |
| Medium Buffalo Wing Sauce | 7.5g |
| Original Wings (6 pc) | 8.0g |
| Coleslaw | 8.0g |
| Philly Cheesesteak | 8.0g |
| Blue Cheese Dressing | 8.0g |
| Hooters Burger | 9.0g |
| Kids Chicken Strips | 9.0g |
| Loaded Nachos | 10.0g |
| Bleu Cheese Dipping Sauce | 10.0g |
| Baja Fish Tacos | 10.0g |
| Ranch Dipping Sauce | 10.0g |
| Naked Wings (10) | 11.0g |
| Tater Tots | 11.0g |
| Fried Pickles | 12.0g |
| Fish Tacos | 12.0g |
| Hooters Original Burger | 12.0g |
| Chicken Garden Salad with Ranch | 12.0g |
| Boneless Wings (6) | 12.0g |
| Original Wings (10 pc) | 13.0g |
| Curly Fries | 13.0g |
| Original Breaded Wings (6) - Mild | 13.0g |
| Western BBQ Burger | 13.0g |
| Daytona Beach Style Wings (10) | 13.0g |
| Mild Buffalo Wing Sauce | 13.0g |
| Buffalo Shrimp (10 pc) | 14.0g |
| Twisted Texas Melt | 14.0g |
| Buffalo Chicken Sandwich | 16.0g |
| Onion Rings | 17.0g |
| Chicken Sandwich | 18.0g |
| Boneless Wings (10) | 19.0g |
| Original Breaded Wings (10) - Honey BBQ | 19.0g |
| Original Breaded Wings (10) - Lemon Pepper Dry Rub | 19.0g |
| Fish & Chips | 20.0g |
| Original Breaded Wings (10) - Honey Thai Chili | 20.0g |
| Original Breaded Wings (10) - Mild | 21.0g |
| Original Breaded Wings (10) - Hot | 22.0g |
| Original Breaded Wings (10) - 3 Mile Island | 22.0g |
| Original Breaded Wings (10) - Garlic Habanero | 22.0g |
| Boneless Wings (10 pc) | 23.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Hooters use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, 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.. Across the 55 menu items we analyzed, it averages 11.1g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High 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 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., 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?
Celery Sticks is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hooters, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Hooters?
Boneless Wings (10 pc) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hooters, at an estimated 23.0g 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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