Layne's Chicken Fingers Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Layne's Chicken Fingers cooks with: Canola oil for all frying ("All of our chicken and fries are fried in canola oil", FAQ verbatim); soybean oil in sauces/mayo.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Layne's Chicken Fingers
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: Original Chicken Wrap (Grilled) + Fountain Drink, 1.7g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| BBQ | 0.0g |
| Original Chicken Wrap (Grilled) | 1.7g |
| Original Chicken Wrap (Fried) | 4.7g |
| Original Chicken Fingers (3 pc) | 4.8g |
| Spicy Chicken Fingers (3 pc) | 4.8g |
What to Avoid at Layne's Chicken Fingers
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Family Pack (20 Tenders) | 55.0g |
| 5 Finger Meal | 30.0g |
| 4 Finger Meal | 26.0g |
| Original Chicken Sandwich | 23.8g |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 23.8g |
Every Layne's Chicken Fingers item, ranked
All 40 items we have for Layne's Chicken Fingers, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| BBQ | 0.0g |
| Chocolate Shake (Regular) | 0.9g |
| Gravy | 1.0g |
| Vanilla Shake (Regular) | 1.0g |
| Oreo Shake (Regular) | 1.0g |
| Salted Caramel Shake - Large | 1.6g |
| Chocolate Shake - Large | 1.6g |
| Strawberry Shake - Large | 1.6g |
| Original Chicken Wrap (Grilled) | 1.7g |
| Vanilla Shake - Large | 1.8g |
| Oreo Shake (Large) | 1.9g |
| Toasted Marshmallow Shake | 2.0g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie | 2.1g |
| Oreo Shake (Extra Large) | 2.8g |
| Texas Toast | 3.5g |
| Original Chicken Wrap (Fried) | 4.7g |
| Original Chicken Fingers (3 pc) | 4.8g |
| Spicy Chicken Fingers (3 pc) | 4.8g |
| Potato Salad | 4.8g |
| Crinkle Cut Fries | 5.4g |
| Original Chicken Fingers (4 pc) | 6.4g |
| Spicy Chicken Fingers (4 pc) | 6.7g |
| Original Chicken Fingers (5 pc) | 7.9g |
| Spicy Chicken Fingers (5 pc) | 8.3g |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich | 8.3g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese | 8.3g |
| Jalapeño Ranch | 11.0g |
| Buttermilk Ranch | 12.0g |
| 2 Finger Kids Meal | 15.0g |
| Layne's Sauce | 15.5g |
| Honey Mustard | 16.0g |
| Original Club Sandwich | 21.8g |
| 3 Finger Meal | 22.0g |
| Spicy Club Sandwich | 22.8g |
| Original Chicken Sandwich | 23.8g |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 23.8g |
| 4 Finger Meal | 26.0g |
| 5 Finger Meal | 30.0g |
| Family Pack (20 Tenders) | 55.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Layne's Chicken Fingers use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Layne's Chicken Fingers cooks with: Canola oil for all frying ("All of our chicken and fries are fried in canola oil", FAQ verbatim); soybean oil in sauces/mayo.. Across the 40 menu items we analyzed, it averages 9.7g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Layne's Chicken Fingers cook with?
Our research indicates: Canola oil for all frying ("All of our chicken and fries are fried in canola oil", FAQ verbatim); soybean oil in sauces/mayo.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Layne's Chicken Fingers use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Layne's Chicken Fingers cooks with Canola oil for all frying ("All of our chicken and fries are fried in canola oil", FAQ verbatim); soybean oil in sauces/mayo., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Layne's Chicken Fingers seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Layne's Chicken Fingers cooks with Canola oil for all frying ("All of our chicken and fries are fried in canola oil", FAQ verbatim); soybean oil in sauces/mayo., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Layne's Chicken Fingers?
BBQ is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Layne's Chicken Fingers, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Layne's Chicken Fingers?
Family Pack (20 Tenders) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Layne's Chicken Fingers, at an estimated 55.0g 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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