What oil does Hot Dog on a Stick fry in?
Hot Dog on a Stick fries in cottonseed and canola oil.
In detail: cottonseed/canola blend (all frying).
Ordering at Hot Dog on a Stick? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderHot Dog on a Stick at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Cottonseed and canola oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (5.4 g average per item, 38 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Cottonseed oil: Yes · Canola oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Hot Dog on a Stick
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 |
|---|---|
| Hot Dog in a Bun (Turkey) | 2.0g |
| Veggie Dog in a Bun | 2.0g |
| Veggie Dog on a Stick | 3.2g |
| Pepperjack Cheese on a Stick | 4.0g |
| American Cheese on a Stick | 4.9g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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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 Hot Dog on a Stick 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 Hot Dog on a Stick fry in?
Hot Dog on a Stick fries in cottonseed and canola oil. In detail: cottonseed/canola blend (all frying).
Does Hot Dog on a Stick use seed oils?
Yes. Hot Dog on a Stick fries in cottonseed and canola oil. Its seed oil grade is B, about 5.4 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Hot Dog on a Stick use beef tallow?
No. Hot Dog on a Stick fries in cottonseed and canola oil, not beef tallow.
Does Hot Dog on a Stick use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Hot Dog on a Stick fries in cottonseed and canola 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 Hot Dog on a Stick?
Hot Dog in a Bun (Turkey) (2.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Turkey Hot Dog on a Stick (5.0 g) and Beef Hot Dog on a Stick (6.0 g).
Which Hot Dog on a Stick item has the most seed oil?
Sampler Platter (4 stick items + regular side), at about 46.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.