What oil does Buffalo Wild Wings fry in?
Buffalo Wild Wings fries in beef tallow.
In detail: beef shortening/beef tallow for all fried items (wings, boneless wings, cauliflower wings, tenders, tots, chips and most fried chicken) per the official BWW Allergen & Preparation Guide FRIED column; highly refined soybean oil remains in sauces, dressings and some prepared products; shared fryers throughout. NOTE: bone-in and boneless wings still carry meaningful PUFA from the chicken fat itself (~0.20 fraction, corn/soy-fed birds), so tallow frying does not make them low-PUFA; item gram values are pending a nutrition-guide recompute and currently err high.
Source: Buffalo Wild Wings Allergen and Preparation Guide, August 18, 2026. Beef tallow is used to fry products.
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Build my orderBuffalo Wild Wings at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Beef tallow |
| Seed oils | Not in the fryer |
| Beef tallow | Yes |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (10.0 g average per item, 181 items) |
| Last checked | August 18, 2026 |
| Is it a seed oil? | Beef tallow: No |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Buffalo Wild Wings
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 |
|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken Dippers 3pc | 0.3g |
| Grilled Chicken Dippers 5pc | 0.5g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 0.8g |
| Beer Cheese Cheesesteak | 1.7g |
| Beer Cheese Chicken Cheesesteak | 3.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhat oil do other chains like Buffalo Wild Wings use?
- What oil does Chick-fil-A use? Peanut oil
- What oil does KFC use? Canola and soybean oil
- What oil does Popeyes use? Beef tallow
- What oil does Raising Cane's use? Canola and soybean oil
- What oil does Wingstop use? Soybean oil (estimated)
- What oil does Zaxby's use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Bojangles use? Soybean and canola oil
- What oil does Church's Texas Chicken use? Soybean oil (estimated)
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 Buffalo Wild Wings 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 Buffalo Wild Wings fry in?
Buffalo Wild Wings fries in beef tallow. In detail: beef shortening/beef tallow for all fried items (wings, boneless wings, cauliflower wings, tenders, tots, chips and most fried chicken) per the official BWW Allergen & Preparation Guide FRIED column; highly refined soybean oil remains in sauces, dressings and some prepared products; shared fryers throughout. NOTE: bone-in and boneless wings still carry meaningful PUFA from the chicken fat itself (~0.20 fraction, corn/soy-fed birds), so tallow frying does not make them low-PUFA; item gram values are pending a nutrition-guide recompute and currently err high.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings use seed oils?
Not in the fryer: Buffalo Wild Wings fries in beef tallow. Some other items still contain seed oils, so check the grams for each one.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Buffalo Wild Wings fries in beef tallow.
Does Buffalo Wild Wings use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Buffalo Wild Wings fries in beef tallow. 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 Buffalo Wild Wings?
Burger Patty Only (No Bun) (0.8 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Beer Cheese Cheesesteak (1.7 g) and Beer Cheese Chicken Cheesesteak (3.0 g).
Which Buffalo Wild Wings item has the most seed oil?
Large Southwestern Ranch, at about 87.6 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.