What oil does Sonny's BBQ fry in?
Sonny's BBQ cooks with Smoked meats in pork/beef fat; fried sides in soybean oil; mayo-based sides contain soybean oil.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Sonny's BBQ
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 |
|---|---|
| Baked Sweet Potato | 1.0g |
| Sliced Turkey Plate | 2.0g |
| Homestyle Banana Pudding | 2.0g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 2.0g |
| Smoked Chicken Plate | 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 Sonny's BBQ report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Sonny's BBQ use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Sonny's BBQ uses: Smoked meats in pork/beef fat; fried sides in soybean oil; mayo-based sides contain soybean oil. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.