What oil does JJ Fish & Chicken fry in?
JJ Fish & Chicken fries in soybean and corn oil.
In detail: All fried items (fish, chicken, shrimp, sides) cooked in soybean/corn oil blend — very high PUFA. Gumbo and jambalaya cooked with vegetable oil base. Cold sides (mac & cheese, collard greens, potato salad, coleslaw) are low-to-medium PUFA.
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Build my orderJJ Fish & Chicken at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean and corn oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (10.3 g average per item, 117 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Corn oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at JJ Fish & 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 |
|---|---|
| Jambalaya (Small) | 4.0g |
| Seafood Gumbo (Small) | 5.0g |
| Jambalaya (Medium) | 6.0g |
| Seafood Gumbo (Medium) | 7.0g |
| Whiting Fish (fried) | 8.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my 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 JJ Fish & 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 JJ Fish & Chicken fry in?
JJ Fish & Chicken fries in soybean and corn oil. In detail: All fried items (fish, chicken, shrimp, sides) cooked in soybean/corn oil blend — very high PUFA. Gumbo and jambalaya cooked with vegetable oil base. Cold sides (mac & cheese, collard greens, potato salad, coleslaw) are low-to-medium PUFA.
Does JJ Fish & Chicken use seed oils?
Yes. JJ Fish & Chicken fries in soybean and corn oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 10.3 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does JJ Fish & Chicken use beef tallow?
No. JJ Fish & Chicken fries in soybean and corn oil, not beef tallow.
Does JJ Fish & Chicken use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. JJ Fish & Chicken fries in soybean and corn 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 JJ Fish & Chicken?
Chicken Nuggets (fried) (8.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Double Cheeseburger (8.0 g) and Italian Beef Sandwich (9.0 g).
Which JJ Fish & Chicken item has the most seed oil?
Whole Wings (15 pc), at about 28.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.