What oil does Parlor Doughnuts fry in?
Parlor Doughnuts fries in palm oil.
In detail: Palm-led shortening blend in the fryer: every doughnut panel in the chain's own Nutritional Information & Allergens guide (parlordoughnuts.com, revised April 27 2026) lists "Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil (for frying)", and the dough itself carries butter, palm oil shortening and soybean oil. A plain shell prints 13 g fat / 7 g saturated (54% saturated), consistent with a palm-led blend. Eggs and breakfast tacos are cooked in soybean oil per the same panels; the avocado toast is not fried.
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Build my orderParlor Doughnuts at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Palm oil |
| Seed oils | In some items |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (1.1 g average per item, 210 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Palm oil: No |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Parlor Doughnuts
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 |
|---|---|
| Parmesan Minis | 2.6g |
| Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich | 7.4g |
| Chorizo Breakfast Tacos | 10.1g |
| Bacon Breakfast Tacos | 10.1g |
| Sausage Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich | 10.5g |
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 Parlor Doughnuts 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 Parlor Doughnuts fry in?
Parlor Doughnuts fries in palm oil. In detail: Palm-led shortening blend in the fryer: every doughnut panel in the chain's own Nutritional Information & Allergens guide (parlordoughnuts.com, revised April 27 2026) lists "Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil (for frying)", and the dough itself carries butter, palm oil shortening and soybean oil. A plain shell prints 13 g fat / 7 g saturated (54% saturated), consistent with a palm-led blend. Eggs and breakfast tacos are cooked in soybean oil per the same panels; the avocado toast is not fried.
Does Parlor Doughnuts use seed oils?
Yes, in some items. Our notes: Palm-led shortening blend in the fryer: every doughnut panel in the chain's own Nutritional Information & Allergens guide (parlordoughnuts.com, revised April 27 2026) lists "Palm Oil, Soybean Oil, Hydrogenated Soybean Oil (for frying)", and the dough itself carries butter, palm oil shortening and soybean oil. A plain shell prints 13 g fat / 7 g saturated (54% saturated), consistent with a palm-led blend. Eggs and breakfast tacos are cooked in soybean oil per the same panels; the avocado toast is not fried.
Does Parlor Doughnuts use beef tallow?
No. Parlor Doughnuts fries in palm oil, not beef tallow.
Does Parlor Doughnuts use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Parlor Doughnuts fries in palm 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 Parlor Doughnuts?
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich (7.4 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Acai Bowl (11.1 g) and Spinach Pesto Breakfast Sandwich (21.3 g).
Which Parlor Doughnuts item has the most seed oil?
Spinach Pesto Breakfast Sandwich, at about 21.3 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.