What oil does Chili's fry in?
Chili's cooks with soybean oil.
In detail: soybean oil (confirmed in Chili's ingredient/allergen disclosures).
Source: Chili's Printable Allergen Guide, August 4, 2026. Many of our foods contain soybean oil and our fried items are prepared in 100% soybean oil.
Ordering at Chili's? Build your meal in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderChili's at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (10.9 g average per item, 185 items) |
| Last checked | August 4, 2026 |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Chili's
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 |
|---|---|
| Loaded Baked Potato Soup, Cup | 1.3g |
| Loaded Baked Potato, Bowl | 1.6g |
| Cup of Terlingua Chili | 2.0g |
| Classic Sirloin (6 oz) | 3.0g |
| 6 oz Sirloin with Grilled Avocado | 3.0g |
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 Chili's 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 Chili's fry in?
Chili's cooks with soybean oil. In detail: soybean oil (confirmed in Chili's ingredient/allergen disclosures).
Does Chili's use seed oils?
Yes. Chili's cooks with soybean oil. Its seed oil grade is D, about 10.9 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Chili's use beef tallow?
No. Chili's cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow.
Does Chili's use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Chili's cooks with soybean 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 Chili's?
Loaded Baked Potato, Bowl (1.6 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Bowl of Terlingua Chili (3.0 g) and Grilled Chicken Salad (4.0 g).
Which Chili's item has the most seed oil?
8 Count Wings - Nashville Hot, at about 51.2 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.