What oil does Skyline Chili fry in?
Skyline Chili fries in canola oil.
In detail: Beef tallow in the chili base; the FRYER OIL IS DISCLOSED by the chain as its own published ingredient with a panel: 'Oil, corn and canola' (1 g fat / 0.08 g sat / 0.003 g trans on its EveryBite guide, 2026), a canola-dominant blend. The earlier 'soybean/canola blend' note is retired; fried items model on canola. Dairy fat for cheese; cream cheese in the Chili Dip (whose published saturated figure is corrupt, see SHIFT_QUEUE).
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Build my orderSkyline Chili at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Canola oil |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | Yes |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | B (5.3 g average per item, 190 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Canola oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Skyline Chili
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 |
|---|---|
| Greek Salad (Small) | 0.4g |
| Garden Salad (Small) | 0.4g |
| Buffalo Chicken Salad (Small) | 0.5g |
| Buffalo Chicken Salad (Regular) | 0.6g |
| Greek Chicken Salad (Small) | 0.6g |
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 Skyline Chili 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 Skyline Chili fry in?
Skyline Chili fries in canola oil. In detail: Beef tallow in the chili base; the FRYER OIL IS DISCLOSED by the chain as its own published ingredient with a panel: 'Oil, corn and canola' (1 g fat / 0.08 g sat / 0.003 g trans on its EveryBite guide, 2026), a canola-dominant blend. The earlier 'soybean/canola blend' note is retired; fried items model on canola. Dairy fat for cheese; cream cheese in the Chili Dip (whose published saturated figure is corrupt, see SHIFT_QUEUE).
Does Skyline Chili use seed oils?
Yes. Skyline Chili fries in canola oil. Its seed oil grade is B, about 5.3 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Skyline Chili use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our notes: Beef tallow in the chili base; the FRYER OIL IS DISCLOSED by the chain as its own published ingredient with a panel: 'Oil, corn and canola' (1 g fat / 0.08 g sat / 0.003 g trans on its EveryBite guide, 2026), a canola-dominant blend. The earlier 'soybean/canola blend' note is retired; fried items model on canola. Dairy fat for cheese; cream cheese in the Chili Dip (whose published saturated figure is corrupt, see SHIFT_QUEUE).
Does Skyline Chili use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Skyline Chili fries in canola 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 Skyline Chili?
Greek Salad (Small) (0.4 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Garden Salad (Small) (0.4 g) and Buffalo Chicken Salad (Small) (0.5 g).
Which Skyline Chili item has the most seed oil?
Buffalo Chicken Dip, at about 47.0 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.