What oil does Pilot Flying J fry in?
Pilot Flying J cooks with Soybean oil (fryer, incl. hydrogenated soybean oil w/ TBHQ, per official ingredient statements for wings, tenders, chicken filets); pizza dough uses palm/soybean/canola oil blend; some non-fryer sides use canola/sunflower oil.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Pilot Flying J
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 |
|---|---|
| Macaroni & Cheese | 3.0g |
| Buffalo Rollerbite | 5.0g |
| Cheesy Burger Tornado | 5.0g |
| Italian Meatball Link | 6.0g |
| Cheesy Pepper Jack Tornado | 6.0g |
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 Pilot Flying J report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Pilot Flying J use beef tallow?
No. Pilot Flying J cooks with Soybean oil (fryer, incl. hydrogenated soybean oil w/ TBHQ, per official ingredient statements for wings, tenders, chicken filets); pizza dough uses palm/soybean/canola oil blend; some non-fryer sides use canola/sunflower oil, not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.