What Oil Does Whataburger Fry In? Peanut Oil and Beef Tallow Questions Answered
Whataburger fries in a vegetable oil blend of canola and soybean oil, according to reports based on its ingredient information; there is no evidence of peanut oil or beef tallow. Medium fries list soy as their only allergen.
What Whataburger fries in
Third-party reports based on Whataburger's ingredient information describe the frying oil as a vegetable oil blend, made from canola and soybean oil; one tracker lists a soybean-oil liquid shortening for the fries and fried items and says it is not beef tallow.
Whataburger does not publish the oil on its menu screens we read, so treat this as the best available answer rather than a statement from Whataburger.
Peanut oil?
We found no evidence that Whataburger fries in peanut oil, and no fried item in the allergen data lists peanuts. Medium fries list only soy. People with a peanut allergy should still tell the staff; see Whataburger and peanut allergies.
Beef tallow?
No evidence of beef tallow either. The oil described in reports is a plant-oil blend. That matters for vegetarians: the fries list no animal-derived allergens, though shared fryers with chicken are possible.
More on vegetarian options at Whataburger.
What gets fried
Fries (420 cal medium), onion rings (300 cal medium), Hash Brown Sticks, the breaded chicken (strips, Whatachick'n) and WhataWings. Onion rings list egg, gluten, milk, soy, wheat because of the breading.
Sizes and prices are on Whataburger sides and fries.
Grilled items
Burgers and the grilled chicken fillet are cooked on the grill, not in the fryer. Reports on Whataburger's kitchen changes mention a move to trans-fat-free oils for grilled items. Grilled items carry no fryer oil, which is one more reason the Grilled Chicken Sandwich is the lighter chicken choice.
Frying oil and allergies
If you avoid soy, note that medium fries list soy, and the oil blend is described as including soybean oil. Gluten-free diners should know the fries are listed free of wheat and gluten, but fryers in fast-food kitchens are commonly shared with breaded items. See Whataburger gluten-free.
Fries nutrition
Medium fries list 21 g of fat (3 g saturated, 0 g trans), 52 g of carbs and 260 mg of sodium. Full figures are on Whataburger nutrition and calories.
Frequently asked questions
What oil does Whataburger use?
A vegetable oil blend of canola and soybean oil, according to reports based on Whataburger's ingredient information.
Does Whataburger use peanut oil?
We found no evidence of peanut oil, and no fried item lists peanuts as an allergen.
Are Whataburger fries cooked in beef tallow?
No evidence of tallow; the oil described is a plant-oil blend.
Is it safe to eat Whataburger fries with a soy allergy?
Medium fries list soy as an allergen, and the oil blend is described as including soybean oil, so they are not a soy-free choice.
Does Whataburger use canola oil?
Reports describe the frying oil as a blend of canola and soybean oil.
Are Whataburger fries vegan?
They list no milk or egg and the oil is described as plant-based, but shared fryers are possible; strict vegans should treat them as uncertain.
Do Whataburger fries have trans fat?
Medium fries list 0 g of trans fat.