What oil does Industry Austin fry in?
Industry Austin cooks with Soybean or canola oil for all frying (tots, wings, fried chicken, catfish, fries); aioli and mayo-based sauces (chipotle aioli, pickle mayo) are soybean-oil based.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Industry Austin
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 |
|---|---|
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 2.0g |
| Smoked Chicken Tacos | 3.0g |
| Brisket Tacos (Smoked) | 3.0g |
| Smoked Cauliflower Tacos (Chimichurri) | 3.0g |
| Basic Salad | 3.0g |
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 Industry Austin report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Industry Austin use beef tallow?
No. Industry Austin cooks with Soybean or canola oil for all frying (tots, wings, fried chicken, catfish, fries); aioli and mayo-based sauces (chipotle aioli, pickle mayo) are soybean-oil based, not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.