Whoa, Momma, Fried Green Tomatoes

These fried green tomatoes use brown sugar, a surprising ingredient that adds a subtle hint of sweetness to the breading for a delightful recipe change.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 292 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs, or as needed
• 2 green tomatoes, sliced
• 1 dash grill seasoning
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup hot sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour hot sauce into a small dish. Combine flour, brown sugar, grill seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a separate small dish. Beat milk and eggs together in another small dish. Add panko to a separate shallow dish. Arrange the dishes in a line, respectively.

Step 2

Dip 1 side tomato slices in hot sauce; press both sides into flour mixture to coat. Dip slices in milk mixture; gently press into panko to coat. Arrange coated tomatoes on a baking sheet; do not stack. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.

Step 3

Heat oil in a deep fryer or a cast-iron skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry tomato slices in hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side.