What oil does Crimson Coward fry in?
Crimson Coward most likely cooks with vegetable oil blend, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: Vegetable oil (self-described on official site; Yelp community answer says soybean; likely soybean or soybean-dominant blend — no canola or tallow confirmed).
Ordering at Crimson Coward? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderCrimson Coward at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Vegetable oil blend (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (11.6 g average per item, 36 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Crimson Coward
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 |
|---|---|
| 1 Tender | 2.8g |
| Crimson NUGS Small (7 pc) | 3.3g |
| 2 Tenders | 5.6g |
| Lonely Coward (Boneless Breast) | 5.6g |
| Crimson NUGS Large (14 pc) | 5.6g |
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 Crimson Coward 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 Crimson Coward fry in?
Crimson Coward most likely cooks with vegetable oil blend, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: Vegetable oil (self-described on official site; Yelp community answer says soybean; likely soybean or soybean-dominant blend — no canola or tallow confirmed).
Does Crimson Coward use seed oils?
Yes. Crimson Coward most likely cooks with vegetable oil blend. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is D, about 11.6 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Crimson Coward use beef tallow?
No. Crimson Coward most likely cooks with vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Crimson Coward use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Crimson Coward most likely cooks with vegetable oil blend. The chain has not confirmed it. 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 Crimson Coward?
2 Tenders (5.6 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Crispy Salad (6.5 g) and 3 Tenders (6.9 g).
Which Crimson Coward item has the most seed oil?
Joey-Eat-Fries, at about 47.9 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.