What oil does Wingstop fry in?
Wingstop cooks with Everything is fried in soybean oil (~55% PUFA) — beef-tallow switch rumors are FALSE; buttery dry rubs (lemon pepper, garlic parm) and soybean-oil ranch/blue cheese dips add the most on top..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Wingstop
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 |
|---|---|
| Veggie Sticks (Carrots & Celery) | 0.0g |
| Veggie Sticks | 0.0g |
| Yeast Rolls | 1.0g |
| 6pc Bone-In Wings | 8.0g |
| 3 Crispy Tenders | 12.0g |
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 Wingstop report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Wingstop use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Wingstop uses: Everything is fried in soybean oil (~55% PUFA) — beef-tallow switch rumors are FALSE; buttery dry rubs (lemon pepper, garlic parm) and soybean-oil ranch/blue cheese dips add the most on top.. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.