What oil does The Halal Guys fry in?
The Halal Guys fries in soybean oil.
In detail: Soybean oil (white sauce/mayo base, frying); vegetable/soybean blend (cooking).
Ordering at The Halal Guys? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderThe Halal Guys at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (10.5 g average per item, 69 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at The Halal Guys
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 |
|---|---|
| Spicy BBQ Chicken Sandwich | 2.1g |
| Regular Spicy BBQ Chicken Platter | 2.6g |
| Small Spicy BBQ Chicken Platter | 2.6g |
| Chicken Sandwich | 3.0g |
| Chicken & Honey Sriracha Falafel Platter (Small) | 3.5g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Build your The Halal Guys order
Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
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 Halal Guys 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 Halal Guys fry in?
The Halal Guys fries in soybean oil. In detail: Soybean oil (white sauce/mayo base, frying); vegetable/soybean blend (cooking).
Does The Halal Guys use seed oils?
Yes. The Halal Guys fries in soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 10.5 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does The Halal Guys use beef tallow?
No. The Halal Guys fries in soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does The Halal Guys use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. The Halal Guys fries in 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 The Halal Guys?
Spicy BBQ Chicken Sandwich (2.1 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Regular Spicy BBQ Chicken Platter (2.6 g) and Small Spicy BBQ Chicken Platter (2.6 g).
Which The Halal Guys item has the most seed oil?
Falafel Platter with White Sauce (Regular), at about 42.6 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.