What oil does Buffalo Wings & Rings fry in?
Buffalo Wings & Rings most likely cooks with soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: Frying oil not disclosed by the chain (its /nutrition page mentions only a shared 'common fryer oil'; the 2023 Menu Nutrition Data PDF names no oil). Assumed soybean under the higher-PUFA rule, but the chain's own panels argue for a lower-saturated oil: Natural Cut Fries print 14 g fat / 1 g sat (7%) and the basket 28/3 (11%), versus soybean's ~15% - consistent with canola or a high-oleic blend. Fried rows sit at medium confidence for that reason (2026-09-04 pass).
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Build my orderBuffalo Wings & Rings at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (11.0 g average per item, 99 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Buffalo Wings & Rings
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 |
|---|---|
| Small Garden Salad | 0.1g |
| Wings and Rings Chili | 1.4g |
| Grilled Boneless Wings (5 pc, plain) | 2.4g |
| Crispy Cauliflower Wings | 3.6g |
| Pretzel Bites (Individual) | 4.0g |
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 Buffalo Wings & Rings 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 Buffalo Wings & Rings fry in?
Buffalo Wings & Rings most likely cooks with soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: Frying oil not disclosed by the chain (its /nutrition page mentions only a shared 'common fryer oil'; the 2023 Menu Nutrition Data PDF names no oil). Assumed soybean under the higher-PUFA rule, but the chain's own panels argue for a lower-saturated oil: Natural Cut Fries print 14 g fat / 1 g sat (7%) and the basket 28/3 (11%), versus soybean's ~15% - consistent with canola or a high-oleic blend. Fried rows sit at medium confidence for that reason (2026-09-04 pass).
Does Buffalo Wings & Rings use seed oils?
Yes. Buffalo Wings & Rings most likely cooks with soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is D, about 11.0 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Buffalo Wings & Rings use beef tallow?
No. Buffalo Wings & Rings most likely cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Buffalo Wings & Rings use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Buffalo Wings & Rings most likely cooks with soybean 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 Buffalo Wings & Rings?
Small Garden Salad (0.1 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Buffalo Chicken Nachos (Individual) (4.4 g) and Grilled Chicken Tenders (3 pc) (4.9 g).
Which Buffalo Wings & Rings item has the most seed oil?
Parmesan Garlic Aioli Fries (Starter), at about 56.1 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.