What oil does Hattie B's Hot Chicken fry in?
Hattie B's Hot Chicken fries in soybean oil.
In detail: "We fry our chicken and french fries in soybean oil" (chain FAQ). Cayenne-butter finish on the hot levels.
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Build my orderHattie B's Hot Chicken at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (8.4 g average per item, 52 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Hattie B's Hot Chicken
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 |
|---|---|
| 3 Tenders - Grilled | 4.0g |
| Add Tender | 4.0g |
| Hot Chicken Sandwich - Grilled | 5.0g |
| Add Wing | 5.0g |
| Chicken Tender — Southern (plain) | 10.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhat oil do other chains like Hattie B's Hot Chicken use?
- What oil does Chick-fil-A use? Peanut oil
- What oil does KFC use? Canola and soybean oil
- What oil does Popeyes use? Beef tallow
- What oil does Raising Cane's use? Canola and soybean oil
- What oil does Wingstop use? Soybean oil (estimated)
- What oil does Zaxby's use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Bojangles use? Soybean and canola oil
- What oil does Church's Texas Chicken use? Soybean oil (estimated)
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 Hattie B's Hot Chicken 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 Hattie B's Hot Chicken fry in?
Hattie B's Hot Chicken fries in soybean oil. In detail: "We fry our chicken and french fries in soybean oil" (chain FAQ). Cayenne-butter finish on the hot levels.
Does Hattie B's Hot Chicken use seed oils?
Yes. Hattie B's Hot Chicken fries in soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 8.4 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Hattie B's Hot Chicken use beef tallow?
No. Hattie B's Hot Chicken fries in soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Hattie B's Hot Chicken use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Hattie B's Hot Chicken 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 Hattie B's Hot Chicken?
3 Tenders - Grilled (4.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Hot Chicken Sandwich - Grilled (5.0 g) and 3 Tenders - Fried (12.0 g).
Which Hattie B's Hot Chicken item has the most seed oil?
Half Bird — Hot, at about 22.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.