Cookout Sides Menu 2026 with Prices and Calories
Cookout sides cost $0.99 to $4.00, from hushpuppies and chicken nuggets to cheese fries. Every Cookout Tray comes with two sides, picked from 11 tray sides.
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Have you ever wondered what is the secret to making a Cookout meal unforgettable? It’s the sides, crispy and delicious in every single bite! Cookout serves crispy fries, onion rings, hushpuppies, homemade slaw and cheese bites with its juicy burgers and char-grilled chicken.
Each Cookout side is made to give a mix of texture and taste, so every bite is a pleasure. Below you can check the full Cookout sides menu, with prices and calories for every side, the sides you can pick in a tray, and which sides fit a vegetarian or lighter meal.
Cookout Sides Menu with Prices
For side orders, Cookout brings the comfort of home cooking with crispy fries, golden hushpuppies, cheesy bites and homemade slaw. These sides are not just ‘the sides’; they are the perfect companions for the best burgers and sandwiches on the menu.
Many sides come in a full order and a smaller side size, which is the portion you get in a tray. The cards below show the price and calories of the full order.
Cajun Fries
Regular fries with Cajun seasoning, on request
White Cheddar Cheese Bites
Side size: 190 Cal. Listed as Cheese Curds in Cook Out’s nutrition guide
Cheese Dog
Toppings vary by store
Cheese Fries
Fries topped with cheese
Chicken Nuggets (5 pc)
All white meat, choice of sauce
Chili Cheese Fries
Fries with homemade chili and cheese
Cook Out Rounds
Full order, side size: 149 Cal
Corn Dog
Classic battered corn dog
Hushpuppies
Homemade style, side size: 300 Cal
Jalapeno Cheese Fries
Cheese fries with jalapeños
Large Fries
Cajun seasoning on request
Okra
Fried okra
Onion Rings
Full order, side size: 128 Cal
Regular Fries
Cajun seasoning on request
Side of Chili
Homemade chili, 5g protein
Side of Slaw
Homemade slaw
Walkin’ Taco
Doritos, chili, cheese, lettuce, and sour cream
Card prices run from the online order page for Cook Out’s Orangeburg, SC store (run on DoorDash) (October 2026) to the Raleigh, NC menu board (October 2026). The Okra price is the one most often reported, since neither store lists it. Calories are from Cook Out’s official nutrition guide, except Slaw and White Cheddar Cheese Bites, which use the menu board. Prices vary by location.
Cookout Tray Sides
Every Cookout Tray comes with a main, two sides and a drink. These are the 11 sides you can pick. Tray sides use the smaller side size, so the calories are lower than a full order.
| Tray Side | Calories |
|---|---|
| Fries | 347 |
| Onion Rings | 128 |
| Hushpuppies | 300 |
| White Cheddar Cheese Bites | 190 |
| Chicken Nuggets | 144 |
| Slaw | 99 |
| Chili | 164 |
| Corn Dog | 220 |
| Quesadilla (Chicken or Beef) | 220 to 260 |
| Chicken Wrap | 501 to 522 |
| Bacon Wrap | 419 |
Double up: pick the same side twice and get two orders of it, for example a double order of hushpuppies.
Calories are from Cook Out’s official nutrition guide, using the side-size portion served in a tray. Slaw and White Cheddar Cheese Bites use Cook Out’s in-store menu board.
Want to see your whole tray add up? Try the Cookout calorie calculator.
Cook Out Sides Nutrition Guide
Cook Out has an amazing lineup of sides, and below, we break down the calories, protein and sodium to help you make healthier swaps. For the full menu, please visit our Cookout nutrition facts page.
| Side | Full Order | Side Size | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Fries | 347 | One size | 4g | 687mg |
| Large Fries | 694 | One size | 7g | 1374mg |
| Onion Rings | 256 | 128 | 6g | 656mg |
| Hushpuppies | 600 | 300 | 3g | 1440mg |
| Chicken Nuggets | 240 | 144 | 16g | 540mg |
| Cook Out Rounds | 298 | 149 | 8g | 745mg |
| Cheese Curds | 299 | 150 | 16g | 560mg |
| Okra | 228 | One size | 3g | 665mg |
| Corn Dog | 220 | One size | 5g | 440mg |
| Side of Chili | 164 | One size | 5g | 917mg |
| Side of Slaw | 99 | One size | 0g | 106mg |
Calories, protein and sodium are from Cook Out’s official nutrition guide. Protein and sodium are for the full order. Side of Slaw uses 99 Cal and 106mg sodium from Cook Out’s in-store menu board and major calorie apps, because the current guide’s slaw numbers are about four times too high for its 4 oz serving. White Cheddar Cheese Bites show 380 Cal on the Raleigh menu board, while the guide lists them as Cheese Curds at 299 Cal.
Lowest and Highest Calorie Cookout Sides
Slaw is the lightest side by far, and Large Fries have the most calories. Here is how every side compares for a full order, from lightest to heaviest.
Full order calories from Cook Out’s official nutrition guide, except Slaw and White Cheddar Cheese Bites, which use the in-store menu board.
Cheapest Cookout Sides
Several sides cost just $0.99 on the online order page for Cook Out’s Orangeburg, SC store (run on DoorDash). Many stores charge more, up to about $2.39 for the same items on the Raleigh, NC menu board.
| Side | Lowest Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Hushpuppies | $0.99 | 600 |
| Chicken Nuggets (5 pc) | $0.99 | 240 |
| Corn Dog | $0.99 | 220 |
| Cheese Dog | $0.99 | 146 |
| Onion Rings | $1.99 | 256 |
Prices from the online order page for Cook Out’s Orangeburg, SC store (run on DoorDash) (October 2026). Prices vary by location. See more low-cost picks on our full Cookout menu.
Perfect Side Pairings at Cookout
Having explored the complete Cookout sides menu, we bring you the cream of the crop: three sides that can take your meal to the next level. We recommend going for a Cookout Tray and doubling up on your favorite. Cool down with a treat from the Cookout Milkshake Menu.
Jalapeno Cheese Fries
Nice and crispy with loads of cheese and spicy jalapenos, 440 calories for a full order. Sold at select locations.
Walkin’ Taco
Doritos topped with chili, cheese, lettuce and sour cream, all in one bag. Cookout’s Walkin’ Taco is sold at select locations and has 370 calories.
White Cheddar Cheese Bites
Soft, rich and crispy on the outside, these cheese bites are just perfect. A side size in a tray has 190 calories.
Building a tray? Fans often pair hushpuppies and onion rings with a Big Double, or slaw and onion rings with char-grilled chicken for a lighter tray.
Vegetarian Cookout Sides
Most Cookout sides are meat-free, so it is easy to build a simple vegetarian meal. Every Cookout Tray main contains meat, so vegetarians usually order a Cheese Quesadilla with a couple of sides instead.
Meat-free sides
- Regular and Large Fries
- Cajun Fries
- Cheese Fries
- Jalapeno Cheese Fries
- Onion Rings
- Hushpuppies
- Okra
- White Cheddar Cheese Bites
- Side of Slaw
Some sides sound meat-free but are not. The Corn Dog is a hot dog in cornmeal batter, Cook Out’s homemade chili contains meat (so skip Chili Cheese Fries and the Side of Chili), and Chicken Nuggets are chicken. Cook Out doesn’t publish which fryer each item is cooked in, so strict vegetarians should ask at their location. See our Cookout vegan options for more.
Are Cookout Sides Gluten-Free?
Cook Out does not publish allergen or gluten information and has no gluten-free menu, so no side can be called gluten-free.
- Fries and Cajun Fries: higher risk. There is no dedicated fryer, and the oil is shared with breaded items.
- Hushpuppies, onion rings and corn dogs: contain gluten, because they are battered or breaded.
- Chicken nuggets: contain gluten, because they are breaded.
- Chili and slaw: unknown. Their ingredients are not published, so ask your store.
Cook Out’s official nutrition guide has no allergen data. Risk levels are based on reviews from celiac and gluten-sensitive diners and on common ingredients such as batter and breading. Always confirm with your store. See our Cookout Allergen Menu for more.
Sides Cook Out Does Not Sell
Many searches for “cookout sides” are about backyard cookout dishes, and some websites list those dishes as if Cook Out sells them. They are not on Cook Out’s menu boards or in its official nutrition guide, so you won’t find them at the restaurant.
Not on the Cook Out menu
- Mac and cheese
- Green beans
- Baked beans
- Potato salad
- Macaroni salad
- Corn on the cob
- Garden salad
- Fruit cup
- Watermelon slices
- Grilled vegetables
Looking for something close? Homemade slaw is the cool, creamy side at Cookout, okra is the vegetable side at select locations, and a Side of Chili adds a hearty homemade side.
Easy Tips for Customizing Your Cookout Sides
Add Cajun seasoning
Ask for Cajun seasoning on your regular or large fries to turn them into Cajun Fries for the same price.
Load up your fries
Pick Cheese Fries, Chili Cheese Fries or Jalapeno Cheese Fries when you want a side that eats like a meal.
Mix and match sides
Have fun by trying new things! Pick two different tray sides, such as something crispy and something cool, to fit your palate.
Double up
Love one side? Pick it twice in your tray and get a double order, like two orders of hushpuppies.
Get your favorite sauce on the side with nuggets or fries, so you can dip and drizzle to your own taste.
Useful Links
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Head Office | 15 Laura Lane, Suite 300, Thomasville, NC 27360, USA |
| Phone Number | 1-866-547-0011 |
| instagram.com/cookout | |
| facebook.com/cookout | |
| x.com/CookOut | |
| Official Website | cookout.com |
| Locations | Cookout locations |
| Employment | Cookout careers |
For refreshing beverages, check out our Cookout Drinks Menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Conclusion
The Cookout sides menu is not just a list of extras but a lineup of crispy, delicious and hearty favorites. From $0.99 hushpuppies to loaded Jalapeno Cheese Fries, there is a side for every craving and budget, and every tray lets you pick two.
When it comes to sides, Cook Out never disappoints: golden hushpuppies, homemade slaw, crispy onion rings and much more help make every meal unforgettable. Go ahead and build your tray as tasty, light or loaded as you like. Before you go, check the Cookout hours for your store.