What oil does Farmer Boys fry in?
Farmer Boys fries in canola oil.
In detail: Canola/soybean/palm/sunflower blend (Cargill zero-trans-fat commercial blend; official allergen doc lists 'vegetable oil: contains one or more of canola, palm, soybean, sunflower'). Soybean is the dominant PUFA contributor; app entry of 'canola' understates PUFA for fried items.
Ordering at Farmer Boys? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderFarmer Boys at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Canola oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (10.9 g average per item, 157 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Canola oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Farmer Boys
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 |
|---|---|
| Daybreak Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Char-Broiled Chicken Wrap | 5.0g |
| Daybreak Sandwich with Bacon | 5.0g |
| Farmhand Bowl | 5.0g |
| Hearty Pastrami Sandwich | 6.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Farmer Boys 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 Farmer Boys 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 Farmer Boys fry in?
Farmer Boys fries in canola oil. In detail: Canola/soybean/palm/sunflower blend (Cargill zero-trans-fat commercial blend; official allergen doc lists 'vegetable oil: contains one or more of canola, palm, soybean, sunflower'). Soybean is the dominant PUFA contributor; app entry of 'canola' understates PUFA for fried items.
Does Farmer Boys use seed oils?
Yes. Farmer Boys fries in canola oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 10.9 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Farmer Boys use beef tallow?
No. Farmer Boys fries in canola oil, not beef tallow.
Does Farmer Boys use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Farmer Boys fries in canola 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 Farmer Boys?
Daybreak Sandwich (4.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Char-Broiled Chicken Wrap (5.0 g) and Daybreak Sandwich with Bacon (5.0 g).
Which Farmer Boys item has the most seed oil?
3 pc Fish and Fries, at about 45.2 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.