What oil does Hooters fry in?
Hooters cooks with Fries in a peanut oil blend, with employee/allergen reports of soybean oil mixed in at many locations; buffalo-style sauces are soybean-oil margarine based..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Hooters
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 |
|---|---|
| Celery Sticks | 0.0g |
| Samurai Teriyaki Wing Sauce | 0.5g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 2.0g |
| Smoked Wings (6) | 4.0g |
| Smoked Wings (6 pc) | 5.0g |
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 Hooters report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Hooters use beef tallow?
No. Hooters cooks with Fries in a peanut oil blend, with employee/allergen reports of soybean oil mixed in at many locations; buffalo-style sauces are soybean-oil margarine based., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.