What oil does Sizzler fry in?
Sizzler cooks with soybean oil (fried items, dressings); beef tallow (steaks/chopped steak).
The 5 cleanest things to order at Sizzler
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 |
|---|---|
| Chipotle BBQ | 0.0g |
| Classic Sirloin Steak | 1.0g |
| The Sizzler Steak (12 oz) | 1.0g |
| Baked Potato | 1.0g |
| NY Strip Steak | 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 Sizzler report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Sizzler use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Sizzler uses: soybean oil (fried items, dressings); beef tallow (steaks/chopped steak). See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.