What oil does Hardee's fry in?
Hardee's fries in soybean oil.
In detail: Soybean oil blend (used for frying fries, chicken, and breaded items per Hardee's ingredient/allergen disclosures).
Ordering at Hardee's? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderHardee's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (9.3 g average per item, 113 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Hardee'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 |
|---|---|
| Original Roast Beef Sandwich | 0.2g |
| Original Hot Ham N Cheese | 1.1g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 1.3g |
| Big Hot Ham N Cheese | 4.8g |
| Frisco Breakfast Sandwich with Ham | 5.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your Hardee'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 orderWhat oil do other chains like Hardee's use?
- What oil does McDonald's use? Canola and soybean oil
- What oil does Burger King use? Corn and cottonseed oil
- What oil does Wendy's use? Canola and cottonseed oil
- What oil does Five Guys use? Peanut oil
- What oil does In-N-Out Burger use? Sunflower oil
- What oil does Whataburger use? Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend
- What oil does Culver's use? Canola oil
- What oil does Shake Shack use? Soybean oil
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 Hardee'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 Hardee's fry in?
Hardee's fries in soybean oil. In detail: Soybean oil blend (used for frying fries, chicken, and breaded items per Hardee's ingredient/allergen disclosures).
Does Hardee's use seed oils?
Yes. Hardee's fries in soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 9.3 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Hardee's use beef tallow?
No. Hardee's fries in soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Hardee's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Hardee's fries in soybean 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 Hardee's?
Original Roast Beef Sandwich (0.2 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Burger Patty Only (No Bun) (1.3 g) and Frisco Breakfast Sandwich with Ham (5.0 g).
Which Hardee's item has the most seed oil?
Hardee Breakfast Platter (Sausage), at about 43.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.