What oil does National Coney Island fry in?
National Coney Island cooks with Soybean/vegetable oil for frying (fries, chicken, fish); beef/pork fat in coney chili and hot dogs; margarine/shortening on griddle; dairy fat in dairy items.
The 5 cleanest things to order at National Coney Island
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 |
|---|---|
| Garden Salad | 1.0g |
| Coney Dog (plain) | 2.0g |
| Hot Dog | 2.0g |
| Two Eggs Any Style | 2.0g |
| Chicken Lemon Rice Soup (bowl) | 2.0g |
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 National Coney Island report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does National Coney Island use beef tallow?
No. National Coney Island cooks with Soybean/vegetable oil for frying (fries, chicken, fish); beef/pork fat in coney chili and hot dogs; margarine/shortening on griddle; dairy fat in dairy items, not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.