What oil does Arthur Treacher's fry in?
Arthur Treacher's fries in soybean and corn oil.
In detail: Soybean/corn blend (deep fryer).
Ordering at Arthur Treacher's? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderArthur Treacher's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean and corn oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | F (14.8 g average per item, 56 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Corn oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Arthur Treacher'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 |
|---|---|
| Clam Chowder | 4.0g |
| Shrimp (6 pc) | 7.0g |
| Clam Strips | 8.0g |
| Chicken (2 pc) | 9.0g |
| Butterfly Shrimp (a la carte) | 10.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Arthur Treacher'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 orderWhy 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 Arthur Treacher'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 Arthur Treacher's fry in?
Arthur Treacher's fries in soybean and corn oil. In detail: Soybean/corn blend (deep fryer).
Does Arthur Treacher's use seed oils?
Yes. Arthur Treacher's fries in soybean and corn oil. Its seed oil grade is F, about 14.8 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Arthur Treacher's use beef tallow?
No. Arthur Treacher's fries in soybean and corn oil, not beef tallow.
Does Arthur Treacher's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Arthur Treacher's fries in soybean and corn 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 Arthur Treacher's?
Clam Strips (8.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Chicken Nuggets (10.0 g) and Chicken Sandwich (11.0 g).
Which Arthur Treacher's item has the most seed oil?
Trawler (9 pc Fish), at about 60.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.