What oil does Friendly's fry in?
Friendly's cooks with soybean oil (liquid shortening for fry/griddle); dairy for ice cream.
BMedium Risk — 7.2g avg PUFA/item across 96 items
The 5 cleanest things to order at Friendly's
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g PUFA |
| Bursting Boba Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
| Milk | 0.0g PUFA |
| Hot Coffee | 0.0g PUFA |
| Iced Tea | 0.0g PUFA |
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 Friendly's report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.