What oil does Waffle House fry in?
Waffle House cooks with Soybean oil margarine (griddle and cooking fat per Waffle House allergen/ingredient disclosure); PUFA fraction 0.55.
BMedium Risk — 5.0g avg PUFA/item across 76 items
The 5 cleanest things to order at Waffle House
| Grits (plain) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Dark Roast Coffee | 0.0g PUFA |
| Classic Roast Coffee | 0.0g PUFA |
| Alice's Iced Tea | 0.0g PUFA |
| Dairy Pure Milk | 0.0g PUFA |
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 Waffle House report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.