What oil does Big Apple Bagels fry in?
Big Apple Bagels has no deep fryer.
In detail: no deep fryer anywhere in the chain; bagels are boiled then baked, breakfast items (eggs, bacon, sausage, ham) are griddled, and lunch sandwiches are toasted. The PUFA comes from soybean oil in the muffins and in salad dressings (Caesar, ranch, Italian), with the rest of the fat coming from dairy in the house-made cream cheese spreads and pizzaah cheese.
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Build my orderBig Apple Bagels at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | No deep fryer |
| Seed oils | No fryer, but in some items |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (5.1 g average per item, 160 items) |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Big Apple Bagels
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 |
|---|---|
| Asiago Cheese Bagel | 0.6g |
| Strawberry Bagel | 0.7g |
| Tomato Basil Bagel | 0.7g |
| Cinnamon Raisin Bagel | 0.8g |
| Chocolate Chip Bagel | 0.8g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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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 Big Apple Bagels 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 Big Apple Bagels fry in?
Big Apple Bagels has no deep fryer. In detail: no deep fryer anywhere in the chain; bagels are boiled then baked, breakfast items (eggs, bacon, sausage, ham) are griddled, and lunch sandwiches are toasted. The PUFA comes from soybean oil in the muffins and in salad dressings (Caesar, ranch, Italian), with the rest of the fat coming from dairy in the house-made cream cheese spreads and pizzaah cheese.
Does Big Apple Bagels use seed oils?
Big Apple Bagels has no deep fryer. Seed oils still show up in other items, so check the grams for each one.
Does Big Apple Bagels use beef tallow?
No. Big Apple Bagels has no deep fryer.
Does Big Apple Bagels use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Big Apple Bagels has no deep fryer. 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 Big Apple Bagels?
Swiss Melt Bagel (0.9 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Cheddar Melt Bagel (1.1 g) and Ham & Swiss Bagel Deli Sandwich (2.0 g).
Which Big Apple Bagels item has the most seed oil?
Classic Club, at about 28.9 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.