What oil does Circle K fry in?
Circle K fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil.
In detail: soybean oil (primary, confirmed in official Circle K ingredient labels for buns/sandwiches); hot snacks (taquitos, egg rolls, tenders) fried in a vegetable oil blend of soybean/canola/corn oil per ingredient statements; burrito tortillas use a palm oil (and/or olive oil) shortening blend. The Bavarian pretzel is canola, palm and coconut oil; the bacon, sausage, cheese and jalapeno pretzel roll is canola; the Southwest Chorizo biscuit is palm.
Ordering at Circle K? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderCircle K at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Vegetable oil blend and soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (3.7 g average per item, 129 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Vegetable oil: Yes · Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Circle K
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 |
|---|---|
| Bavarian Soft Pretzel with Salt | 1.0g |
| Roller Grill All Beef Sausage | 1.6g |
| Buffalo Chicken TenderStix | 2.1g |
| Roasted Poblano Taquito | 2.3g |
| Crispy Chicken Tenderstix | 2.3g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Circle K 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 Circle K 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 Circle K fry in?
Circle K fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil. In detail: soybean oil (primary, confirmed in official Circle K ingredient labels for buns/sandwiches); hot snacks (taquitos, egg rolls, tenders) fried in a vegetable oil blend of soybean/canola/corn oil per ingredient statements; burrito tortillas use a palm oil (and/or olive oil) shortening blend. The Bavarian pretzel is canola, palm and coconut oil; the bacon, sausage, cheese and jalapeno pretzel roll is canola; the Southwest Chorizo biscuit is palm.
Does Circle K use seed oils?
Yes. Circle K fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is A, about 3.7 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Circle K use beef tallow?
No. Circle K fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Circle K use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Circle K fries in vegetable oil blend and 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 Circle K?
Mac & Cheese Burger (2.3 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Holiday Chicken Salad Wedge (2.3 g) and Roller Grill Chicken Fajita Sausage (2.9 g).
Which Circle K item has the most seed oil?
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin, at about 19.1 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.