What oil does Hook Burger fry in?
Hook Burger most likely fries in soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it.
In detail: Vegetable oil, type not named. Hook Burger (four burger shops in Oxnard, Burbank, Pasadena and Valencia, California) says its sides are cooked in 100% trans fat free vegetable oil (its sides page and takeout menu, read 2026-11-12). It does not name the oil, but it flags soy on its fries, onion rings and chicken tenders, so we score the fryer as soybean oil, the higher reading. Most items use the chain's own printed total fat and saturated fat (its nutrition pages, last updated 2018), split by the saturated share between that oil and the dish's own beef, chicken, dairy or bacon fat. A few dishes the chart does not list (Crispy Chicken, Grilled Cheese, Pastrami, Sirloin Steak, The Wedge, chicken strips, shakes and floats) are our estimates from typical portions.
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Build my orderHook Burger at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | Soybean oil (estimated) |
| Seed oils | Yes |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | D (9.9 g average per item, 51 items) |
| Is it a seed oil? | Soybean oil: Yes |
The 5 cleanest things to order at Hook Burger
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 |
|---|---|
| Turkey Burger | 5.2g |
| Grilled Cheese | 7.0g |
| BBQ Chicken Sandwich | 9.4g |
| Bistro Salad | 10.1g |
| Pastrami Sandwich | 10.7g |
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 Hook Burger 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 Hook Burger fry in?
Hook Burger most likely fries in soybean oil, but the chain has not confirmed it. In detail: Vegetable oil, type not named. Hook Burger (four burger shops in Oxnard, Burbank, Pasadena and Valencia, California) says its sides are cooked in 100% trans fat free vegetable oil (its sides page and takeout menu, read 2026-11-12). It does not name the oil, but it flags soy on its fries, onion rings and chicken tenders, so we score the fryer as soybean oil, the higher reading. Most items use the chain's own printed total fat and saturated fat (its nutrition pages, last updated 2018), split by the saturated share between that oil and the dish's own beef, chicken, dairy or bacon fat. A few dishes the chart does not list (Crispy Chicken, Grilled Cheese, Pastrami, Sirloin Steak, The Wedge, chicken strips, shakes and floats) are our estimates from typical portions.
Does Hook Burger use seed oils?
Yes. Hook Burger most likely fries in soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. Its seed oil grade is D, about 9.9 g of polyunsaturated fat per menu item.
Does Hook Burger use beef tallow?
No. Hook Burger most likely fries in soybean oil, not beef tallow. The chain has not confirmed it.
Does Hook Burger use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Hook Burger most likely fries in soybean oil. The chain has not confirmed it. 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 Hook Burger?
Turkey Burger (5.2 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: BBQ Chicken Sandwich (9.4 g) and Bistro Salad (10.1 g).
Which Hook Burger item has the most seed oil?
Cobb Salad, at about 34.5 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.