What oil does Crimson Coward fry in?
Crimson Coward cooks with Vegetable oil (self-described on official site; Yelp community answer says soybean; likely soybean or soybean-dominant blend — no canola or tallow confirmed).
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 |
|---|---|
| Honey (add-on) | 0.0g |
| Banana Pudding | 2.0g |
| Crimson NUGS Small (7 pc) | 3.3g |
| Mac and Cheese | 3.5g |
| Lonely Coward (Boneless Breast) | 5.6g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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 Crimson Coward report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Crimson Coward use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Crimson Coward uses: Vegetable oil (self-described on official site; Yelp community answer says soybean; likely soybean or soybean-dominant blend — no canola or tallow confirmed). See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.