What oil does Applebee's fry in?
Applebee's cooks with soybean oil (confirmed in Applebee's allergen/ingredient disclosures).
BMedium Risk — 7.5g avg PUFA/item across 104 items
The 5 cleanest things to order at Applebee's
| Flavored Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
| Fountain Drinks | 0.0g PUFA |
| Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
| Brewed Iced Tea | 0.0g PUFA |
| Mocktail on the Beach | 0.0g PUFA |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Why the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the Applebee's report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.