What oil does Dirty Dough fry in?
Dirty Dough most likely fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: Butter and vegetable shortening blend in cookie/bar/roll dough base (ratio undisclosed); waffle bites likely fried in vegetable oil (soybean or canola — unconfirmed); peanut butter and hazelnut fillings add additional PUFA.
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Build my orderDirty Dough at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Vegetable oil blend and soybean oil (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | C (6.6 g average per item, 101 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Vegetable oil: Yes · Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Dirty Dough
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 |
|---|---|
| Bar - Mississippi Mud | 9.4g |
| Bar - Fluffernutter | 10.9g |
| Marshmallow Dream Bar | 17.4g |
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 Dirty Dough 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 Dirty Dough fry in?
Dirty Dough most likely fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: Butter and vegetable shortening blend in cookie/bar/roll dough base (ratio undisclosed); waffle bites likely fried in vegetable oil (soybean or canola — unconfirmed); peanut butter and hazelnut fillings add additional PUFA.
Does Dirty Dough use seed oils?
Yes. Dirty Dough most likely fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is C, about 6.6 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Dirty Dough use beef tallow?
No. Dirty Dough most likely fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Dirty Dough use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Dirty Dough most likely fries in vegetable oil blend and soybean oil. 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 Dirty Dough?
Bar - Mississippi Mud (9.4 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Bar - Fluffernutter (10.9 g) and Marshmallow Dream Bar (17.4 g).
Which Dirty Dough item has the most seed oil?
Dirty Dozen Box (12 treats), at about 42.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.