What oil does Charleys Cheesesteaks fry in?
Charleys Cheesesteaks cooks with Soybean oil, DISCLOSED by the chain: its Nutrition Guide (charleys.com, July 2026 edition) footnote names soybean oil as what 'French Fries and Chicken Fingers are cooked in, as well as what is included in certain sauces.' Flat-top griddle for the steak and chicken; Cajun rub on the fries is 0 g fat..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Charleys Cheesesteaks
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 |
|---|---|
| Teriyaki Sauce | 0.0g |
| Thai Chili Sauce | 0.0g |
| Korean BBQ | 0.5g |
| Philly Cheesesteak (Small) | 1.7g |
| Chicken Philly (small) | 2.4g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Why 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 Charleys Cheesesteaks report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Charleys Cheesesteaks use beef tallow?
No. Charleys Cheesesteaks cooks with Soybean oil, DISCLOSED by the chain: its Nutrition Guide (charleys.com, July 2026 edition) footnote names soybean oil as what 'French Fries and Chicken Fingers are cooked in, as well as what is included in certain sauces.' Flat-top griddle for the steak and chicken; Cajun rub on the fries is 0 g fat., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.