What oil does Chili's fry in?
Chili's cooks with soybean oil (confirmed in Chili's ingredient/allergen disclosures).
BMedium Risk — 7.1g avg PUFA/item across 113 items
The 5 cleanest things to order at Chili's
| Mango Iced Tea | 0.0g PUFA |
| Blackberry Lemonade | 0.0g PUFA |
| Coffee | 0.0g PUFA |
| Soft Drink | 0.0g PUFA |
| IBC Root Beer | 0.0g PUFA |
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 Chili's report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.