What oil does Papa Murphy's fry in?
Papa Murphy's cooks with soybean oil.
In detail: Soybean oil in the Original, Thin, Stuffed and New York crusts and the Original dough, per the chain's own ingredient statements on its nutrition portal (INM data of Aug 2026; the earlier canola note was wrong). Canola appears only as the pan-release spray on the Fresh Pan crust and in the dressings, garlic butter and dessert margarines; the Fresh Pan, Stuffed and New York doughs also list a hydrogenated vegetable oil (soybean, cottonseed, palm). Take-and-bake: nothing is fried.
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Build my orderPapa Murphy's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | F (19.5 g average per item, 159 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Papa Murphy's
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 |
|---|---|
| Caesar Salad (1 serving, no dressing) | 0.2g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 0.8g |
| Garden Salad | 1.0g |
| Mediterranean Salad | 1.4g |
| Pepperoni Thin Crust (2 slices, large) | 2.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhat oil do other chains like Papa Murphy's use?
- What oil does Domino's use? Soybean and canola oil
- What oil does Pizza Hut use? Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend
- What oil does Little Caesars use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Papa John's use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Marco's Pizza use? Corn and olive oil
- What oil does MOD Pizza use? Olive oil
- What oil does Jet's Pizza use? Corn oil
- What oil does Mellow Mushroom use? Soybean 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 Papa Murphy's 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 Papa Murphy's fry in?
Papa Murphy's cooks with soybean oil. In detail: Soybean oil in the Original, Thin, Stuffed and New York crusts and the Original dough, per the chain's own ingredient statements on its nutrition portal (INM data of Aug 2026; the earlier canola note was wrong). Canola appears only as the pan-release spray on the Fresh Pan crust and in the dressings, garlic butter and dessert margarines; the Fresh Pan, Stuffed and New York doughs also list a hydrogenated vegetable oil (soybean, cottonseed, palm). Take-and-bake: nothing is fried.
Does Papa Murphy's use seed oils?
Yes. Papa Murphy's cooks with soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is F, about 19.5 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Papa Murphy's use beef tallow?
No. Papa Murphy's cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Papa Murphy's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Papa Murphy's cooks with 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 Papa Murphy's?
Chicken Caesar Salad (0.8 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Garden Salad (1.0 g) and Mediterranean Salad (1.4 g).
Which Papa Murphy's item has the most seed oil?
Chicken Bacon Artichoke Garlic Cheesy Stuffed Crust Pizza (Large), at about 57.9 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.