What oil does The Boiling Crab fry in?
The Boiling Crab most likely cooks with soybean and canola oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: Oil type not confirmed by an official source; industry-default soybean/canola blend assumed. They do deep-fry a real menu: fried catfish, shrimp, calamari, and oyster baskets, chicken tenders, hot wings, and cajun/lemon pepper/sweet potato fries, all hand-battered and fried to order.
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Build my orderThe Boiling Crab at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean and canola oil (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (5.7 g average per item, 33 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Canola oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at The Boiling Crab
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 |
|---|---|
| Seafood Cajun Chowder | 3.0g |
| Seafood Gumbo Soup | 4.0g |
| Chicken Tender Basket | 11.0g |
| Fried Shrimp Basket | 16.0g |
| Fried Soft Shell Crab Basket | 16.0g |
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 The Boiling Crab 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 The Boiling Crab fry in?
The Boiling Crab most likely cooks with soybean and canola oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: Oil type not confirmed by an official source; industry-default soybean/canola blend assumed. They do deep-fry a real menu: fried catfish, shrimp, calamari, and oyster baskets, chicken tenders, hot wings, and cajun/lemon pepper/sweet potato fries, all hand-battered and fried to order.
Does The Boiling Crab use seed oils?
Yes. The Boiling Crab most likely cooks with soybean and canola oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is B, about 5.7 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does The Boiling Crab use beef tallow?
No. The Boiling Crab most likely cooks with soybean and canola oil, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does The Boiling Crab use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. The Boiling Crab most likely cooks with soybean and canola oil. The chain has not confirmed it. 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 The Boiling Crab?
Seafood Cajun Chowder (3.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Seafood Gumbo Soup (4.0 g) and Chicken Tender Basket (11.0 g).
Which The Boiling Crab item has the most seed oil?
Fried Catfish Basket (with fries), at about 18.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.