What oil does Cook Out fry in?
Cook Out cooks with Fries, onion rings, hushpuppies, corn dogs and fried chicken cooked in soybean/vegetable oil; char-grilled burgers, chicken and BBQ are low PUFA. Trays = main + 2 sides + drink..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Cook Out
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 |
|---|---|
| Quesadilla Sauce | 1.5g |
| Small Hamburger | 2.0g |
| Cajun Chicken Sandwich (grilled) | 2.0g |
| BBQ Chicken Sandwich (char-grilled) | 2.0g |
| BBQ Sandwich (Carolina pork) | 2.0g |
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 Cook Out report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Cook Out use beef tallow?
No. Cook Out cooks with Fries, onion rings, hushpuppies, corn dogs and fried chicken cooked in soybean/vegetable oil; char-grilled burgers, chicken and BBQ are low PUFA. Trays = main + 2 sides + drink., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.