What oil does Friendly's fry in?
Friendly's fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend.
In detail: soybean oil (liquid shortening for fry/griddle); dairy for ice cream.
Ordering at Friendly's? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderFriendly's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (11.1 g average per item, 156 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Friendly's
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 |
|---|---|
| Buttermilk Pancakes (3) | 0.8g |
| Traditional Buttermilk Pancakes | 1.3g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 1.3g |
| Ham & Cheese Omelet | 2.4g |
| Mushroom, Swiss & Onion Omelet | 2.4g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Friendly's 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 Friendly's 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 Friendly's fry in?
Friendly's fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. In detail: soybean oil (liquid shortening for fry/griddle); dairy for ice cream.
Does Friendly's use seed oils?
Yes. Friendly's fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. Its seed oil grade is D, about 11.1 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Friendly's use beef tallow?
No. Friendly's fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow.
Does Friendly's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Friendly's fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. 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 Friendly's?
Burger Patty Only (No Bun) (1.3 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Ham & Cheese Omelet (2.4 g) and Mushroom, Swiss & Onion Omelet (2.4 g).
Which Friendly's item has the most seed oil?
Clam Strip Platter, at about 55.8 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.