What oil does Applebee's fry in?
Applebee's cooks with soybean oil.
In detail: soybean oil (confirmed in Applebee's allergen/ingredient disclosures).
Ordering at Applebee's? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderApplebee's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (11.1 g average per item, 200 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Applebee's
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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 6 oz. Top Sirloin | 0.4g |
| 8 oz. Top Sirloin | 0.5g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast | 0.9g |
| French Onion Soup | 1.2g |
| 12 oz. Ribeye | 1.4g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Applebee's order
Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
Build my orderHow Applebee's has changed its frying oil
By mid May 2007 Applebee's had converted frying oil at more than 1,800 US restaurants to a soybean oil blend with no trans fat. Pan and grill oils were set to follow within weeks. Source
Every documented oil switch across the industry lives on the Oil History timeline.
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. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Applebee's fry in?
Applebee's cooks with soybean oil. In detail: soybean oil (confirmed in Applebee's allergen/ingredient disclosures).
Does Applebee's use seed oils?
Yes. Applebee's cooks with soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 11.1 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Applebee's use beef tallow?
No. Applebee's cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Applebee's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Applebee's cooks with soybean oil. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Applebee's?
Burger Patty Only (No Bun) (1.6 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Salad (2.8 g) and Blackened Cajun Salmon (4.2 g).
Which Applebee's item has the most seed oil?
Oriental Chicken Salad, at about 60.2 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.