REGIONAL CHAIN · FLORIDA ORIGIN · FOUNDED 2011
BurgerFi
South Florida better-burger chain. Fresh-cut Idaho potatoes, shared fryer.
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At a glance
Vegetarian
Suitable
No animal ingredients in the fry recipe.
Vegan
Caution
Plant-based by ingredient but shared fryer with hand-breaded chicken tenders.
Gluten-Free
Caution
No wheat in fries, but multiple celiac patrons report shared fryer with chicken tenders. BurgerFi offers gluten-free buns but the fries are not celiac-safe.
Dairy-Free
Suitable
No dairy in fries. Most fryer-sharing items also dairy-free.
Kosher
Caution
No kosher certification.
Halal
Caution
No halal certification.
BurgerFi is one of the more thoughtful better-burger chains on ingredient sourcing — Angus beef with no added hormones or antibiotics, fresh-cut Idaho potatoes, GF buns available on request. Their published allergen guide marks Fresh-Cut Fries as allergen-free by ingredient. But the fryer is shared with hand-breaded chicken tenders. Celiac patron reports confirm: even when staff is helpful and knowledgeable, the shared fryer is the disqualifier. For strict vegans and celiacs, skip the fries and go with a lettuce-wrap burger.
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Nutrition facts
BurgerFi's published nutrition data for the serving size most comparable to an industry "medium" order. Values shown are per-serving and calculated against FDA 2020 Daily Values.
For comparison across chains, see our rankings pages — lowest sodium, lowest saturated fat, lowest calorie, and more.
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Ingredients, line by line
Annotated ingredient list
- Idaho potatoes Fine — Fresh-cut in-store. Russet variety, shoestring to standard cut.
- Vegetable oil Fine — Standard QSR blend. No beef tallow, no peanut oil.
- Salt Fine — Applied after frying.
FROM BURGERFI'S OFFICIAL ALLERGEN GUIDE ⓘ
BurgerFi's published Allergen Guide (updated 2024) marks Fresh-Cut Fries as free of the top-9 FDA allergens by ingredient. However, the same document notes that items are prepared in shared kitchen equipment and cross-contact is possible — a standard QSR disclaimer.
BurgerFi's ingredient sourcing is above-average — the fryer isn't
BurgerFi takes unusually clean positions on what goes IN the fries (fresh-cut Idaho, no additives, no trans fats) but still uses a shared fryer with hand-breaded chicken. This is frustrating for celiacs who do their homework: "The burgers are safe and they have a gluten free bun, which isn't bad, but the fries share a fryer with everything else so they aren't safe." As one patron summarized: the GF-bun/GF-patty path works; the fries path does not. Note: some locations reportedly have a dedicated fryer per customer reports — this appears to vary by store, not be chain-wide policy.
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Oil & fryer setup
Primary oil
Vegetable oil blend
Standard QSR blend — no trans fats per BurgerFi sourcing commitments. Not peanut-oil based.
Fryer setup
Shared
Fryer is shared with hand-breaded chicken tenders and other battered items. Some locations reportedly maintain dedicated fryers but this is not chain-wide policy.
Cross-contamination
Elevated
Shared fryer with wheat-breaded chicken tenders. Cross-contact with wheat is continuous.
Format
Fresh-cut Idaho
Fresh-cut Idaho potatoes, prepared in-store. Shoestring-to-standard cut. Optional upgrades: herb+parmesan or cajun seasoning.
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Top-9 allergen status
Per the FDA's nine major allergens, as disclosed by BurgerFi for Fresh-Cut Fries.
✓ Milk
! Wheat
✓ Egg
! Soy
✓ Peanut
✓ Tree Nut
✓ Fish
✓ Shellfish
✓ Sesame
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Frequently asked questions
Are BurgerFi's fries vegan?
BurgerFi's fries are vegan by ingredient, but there is a cross-contact concern. Plant-based by ingredient but shared fryer with hand-breaded chicken tenders.
Are BurgerFi's fries vegetarian?
Yes — BurgerFi's fries are vegetarian. The fries contain no animal-derived ingredients. No animal ingredients in the fry recipe.
Are BurgerFi's fries gluten-free?
BurgerFi's fries contain no gluten as an ingredient, but cross-contact with wheat-breaded items is possible. No wheat in fries, but multiple celiac patrons report shared fryer with chicken tenders. BurgerFi offers gluten-free buns but the fries are not celiac-safe.
What oil does BurgerFi use to fry their fries?
BurgerFi's fries are cooked in Vegetable oil blend. This is the same oil used for burgerfi's entire fried menu at most locations — full fryer-sharing detail is documented in the Oil & fryer setup section above.
What are the ingredients in BurgerFi's fries?
See the Ingredients section above for the full annotated list for BurgerFi's fries — cooking oil, potato preparation, seasonings, and any coatings or additives. Each ingredient is flagged for dietary concerns where relevant.
Are BurgerFi's fries dairy-free?
Yes — BurgerFi's fries are dairy-free by ingredient and preparation. No dairy in fries. Most fryer-sharing items also dairy-free.
Are BurgerFi's fries kosher?
BurgerFi's fries are not certified kosher. No kosher certification.
Are BurgerFi's fries halal?
BurgerFi's fries are not certified halal. No halal certification.
How many calories are in BurgerFi's fries?
A regular fresh-cut fries order of BurgerFi's fries contains 410 calories, 18g total fat (2.5g saturated fat), 490mg sodium, 55g carbs, and 5g protein. Source: BurgerFi Nutrition via Nutritionix.
Does BurgerFi use beef tallow in their fries?
No — BurgerFi's fries are cooked in Vegetable oil blend, not beef tallow. Five chains on Frypedia still use beef in their fry preparation (McDonald's, Steak 'n Shake, Bojangles, Portillo's, Smashburger); BurgerFi is not one of them.
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In the wild
BurgerFi's fresh-cut shoestring fries, typical of the better-burger category.
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Sources
Every claim on this page is sourced. If a source is wrong, dated, or missing, tell us — we update quickly.
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Important — read before you eat
Ingredient formulations change, sometimes with no public announcement. Allergen risk at any fast-food restaurant depends on the specific location, the time of day, and the staff on shift. For severe allergies, confirm ingredients with the restaurant at the point of ordering, and when in doubt, ask about fryer and equipment cross-contact. This page is an independent reference — not medical advice.
