What oil does Dave's Hot Chicken fry in?
Dave's Hot Chicken cooks with Fries in a soybean-type seed oil blend (basis: 1 tender = 10g PUFA); Dave's sauce, kale slaw and ranch are soybean-mayo based and stack on top..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Dave's Hot Chicken
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 |
|---|---|
| Orange Creme Slusher | 1.0g |
| Strawberries and Creme Slusher | 1.0g |
| Mac & Cheese | 6.0g |
| 1 Tender (No Spice / Mild) | 10.0g |
| Single Tender | 10.0g |
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 Dave's Hot Chicken report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Dave's Hot Chicken use beef tallow?
No. Dave's Hot Chicken cooks with Fries in a soybean-type seed oil blend (basis: 1 tender = 10g PUFA); Dave's sauce, kale slaw and ranch are soybean-mayo based and stack on top., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.