What oil does The Flying Biscuit Cafe fry in?
The Flying Biscuit Cafe most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: Signature biscuits are butter-based per the company's own published recipe (chilled butter, heavy cream, half-and-half; no shortening or oil) (food.com/recipelink recipes attributed to the chain); fryer oil for chicken tenders, fried green tomatoes, and truffle-parmesan fries is not publicly disclosed on the menu or allergen pages, assumed soybean/vegetable blend (industry-standard fryer oil).
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Build my orderThe Flying Biscuit Cafe at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil and vegetable oil blend (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | C (7.6 g average per item, 16 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes · Vegetable oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at The Flying Biscuit Cafe
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 |
|---|---|
| Drops of Jupiter (buttermilk pancakes) | 5.0g |
| Shrimp & Creamy Dreamy Grits | 6.0g |
| Piedmont Omelette (chicken sausage, bacon, cheddar) | 7.0g |
| Big Chop Caesar Salad | 7.0g |
| Stuffed French Toast Breakfast | 9.0g |
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 The Flying Biscuit Cafe 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 Flying Biscuit Cafe fry in?
The Flying Biscuit Cafe most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: Signature biscuits are butter-based per the company's own published recipe (chilled butter, heavy cream, half-and-half; no shortening or oil) (food.com/recipelink recipes attributed to the chain); fryer oil for chicken tenders, fried green tomatoes, and truffle-parmesan fries is not publicly disclosed on the menu or allergen pages, assumed soybean/vegetable blend (industry-standard fryer oil).
Does The Flying Biscuit Cafe use seed oils?
Yes. The Flying Biscuit Cafe most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is C, about 7.6 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does The Flying Biscuit Cafe use beef tallow?
No. The Flying Biscuit Cafe most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does The Flying Biscuit Cafe use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. The Flying Biscuit Cafe most likely fries in soybean oil and vegetable oil blend. 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 The Flying Biscuit Cafe?
Piedmont Omelette (chicken sausage, bacon, cheddar) (7.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Big Chop Caesar Salad (7.0 g) and Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders (9.0 g).
Which The Flying Biscuit Cafe item has the most seed oil?
Funky Chicken Bowl (biscuits, fried chicken, queso, gravy), at about 12.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.