TGI Fridays Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, TGI Fridays cooks with: Soybean/canola frying blend (PUFA fraction ~0.55 for fried items); grill items lower. Across the 99 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
Safest Orders at TGI Fridays
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: French Onion Soup + Dasani Bottled Water, 2.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Signature Slushes | 0.0g |
| Frank's RedHot Buffalo | 0.0g |
| Whiskey-Glaze | 0.0g |
| Dragon-Glaze | 0.5g |
| French Onion Soup | 2.0g |
What to Avoid at TGI Fridays
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sesame Chicken Strips | 18.0g |
| Boneless Wings | 16.0g |
| Traditional Wings (bone-in) | 14.0g |
| Nachos | 14.0g |
| Dragonfire Chicken | 14.0g |
Frequently asked
Does TGI Fridays use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, TGI Fridays cooks with: Soybean/canola frying blend (PUFA fraction ~0.55 for fried items); grill items lower. Across the 99 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does TGI Fridays cook with?
Our research indicates: Soybean/canola frying blend (PUFA fraction ~0.55 for fried items); grill items lower. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does TGI Fridays use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates TGI Fridays cooks with Soybean/canola frying blend (PUFA fraction ~0.55 for fried items); grill items lower, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is TGI Fridays seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates TGI Fridays cooks with Soybean/canola frying blend (PUFA fraction ~0.55 for fried items); grill items lower, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at TGI Fridays?
Signature Slushes is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at TGI Fridays, at an estimated 0.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at TGI Fridays?
Sesame Chicken Strips is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at TGI Fridays, at an estimated 18.0g 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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