What oil does IHOP fry in?
IHOP fries in soybean oil.
In detail: Soybean oil (primary griddle and fryer oil per IHOP allergen guide); canola/soy blend used in some batter items; PUFA fraction 0.55 for fried/griddle items, 0.50 blended for batter items.
Ordering at IHOP? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderIHOP at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (8.3 g average per item, 223 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at IHOP
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 |
|---|---|
| Grilled Chicken Dinner | 0.7g |
| T-Bone Steak Dinner | 0.7g |
| Belgian Waffle | 1.9g |
| Bert's Chili | 3.0g |
| Silver 5 | 3.4g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your IHOP 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 orderHow IHOP has changed its frying oil
IHOP said on October 1, 2007 that it would have artificial trans fat out of the frying oil at all 1,319 restaurants by the end of that year. It had been testing replacement oils with suppliers since 2006. Source
Every documented oil switch across the industry lives on the Oil History timeline.
What oil do other chains like IHOP use?
- What oil does Denny's use? Soybean and canola oil
- What oil does Waffle House use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Cracker Barrel use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Bob Evans use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Perkins Restaurant & Bakery use? Soybean and canola oil
- What oil does Huddle House use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Black Bear Diner use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Eat'n Park use? Cottonseed and canola 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 IHOP 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 IHOP fry in?
IHOP fries in soybean oil. In detail: Soybean oil (primary griddle and fryer oil per IHOP allergen guide); canola/soy blend used in some batter items; PUFA fraction 0.55 for fried/griddle items, 0.50 blended for batter items.
Does IHOP use seed oils?
Yes. IHOP fries in soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 8.3 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does IHOP use beef tallow?
No. IHOP fries in soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does IHOP use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. IHOP 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 IHOP?
T-Bone Steak Dinner (0.7 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Chopped Chicken Salad (4.0 g) and Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad (4.0 g).
Which IHOP item has the most seed oil?
Fishermans Platter, at about 39.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.