Panko Crusted Baked Fried Green Tomatoes with Lulus Wow Sauce is my healthier version of the copycat restaurant favorite.

However, these are a lot healthier and taste just as amazing. Serve them with Lulus Wow Sauce for a tasty appetizer.

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Baked Fried Green Tomatoes

I bake a lot of vegetables instead of frying them and still maintain that crispy outside that is so desirable. Check out my recipes for Baked Breaded Cauliflower Bites with Peanut Butter Dipping Sauce, Panko Baked Cauliflower with Yogurt Hot Sauce, Skinny Baked Breaded Cauliflower with Almond Butter Sauce, Bang Bang Baked Cauliflower Bites with Peanut Butter Sauce. Lulus Wow Sauce is great with any of the baked cauliflower recipes, but I especially love it with this Panko Crusted Broccoli and Panko Baked Avocado Tacos.

Scalloped Mascarpone Cauliflower, and Buffalo Cauliflower Lettuce Wraps are also lighter recipes you’ll enjoy.

I also have traditional Southern Foods We Can’t Get Enough Of.

Panko Crusted Baked Fried Green Tomatoes with Lulus Wow Sauce recipe

If you’re looking for a healthy and tasty appetizer, this recipe will blow you away. The green tomatoes are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. I actually prefer green tomatoes baked this way rather than fried, plus they’re a lot better for you.

Now, I’ll have to admit the Lulus Wow Sauce is a diet splurge, but well worth it. It’s creamy and zesty, making it a must-have with these Panko-Crusted Baked Fried Green Tomatoes. The crunchy tomatoes with the creamy sauce are the perfect combo.

Change up your classic fried green tomato sandwich with this recipe for a healthier bite.

You can get the Lulus Wow Sauce recipe here > Lulus Wow Sauce

Panko Crusted Baked Fried Green Tomatoes with Lulus Wow Sauce

Conclusion

These baked green tomatoes are the kind of recipe that turns a simple Southern classic into something extra special. The crunchy coating, paired with the tangy, creamy sauce, makes every bite unforgettable. Whether you’re serving them as an appetizer, a side, or even stacking them on a sandwich, they’re sure to steal the show. Once you try them baked this way, you’ll see that fried green tomatoes don’t need to be heavy to taste incredible. Baked ones are just as golden, crisp, and full of flavor.

Panko Crusted Baked Fried Green Tomatoes with Lulus Wow Sauce

Panko Crusted Baked Fried Green Tomatoes with Lulus Wow Sauce are crispy and crunchy on the outside just like you find with deep-fried green tomatoes. Don't forget to dip it in Lulus Wow Sauce, it's simply amazing.

Author: Paula

4.60 from 10 votes

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings: 8 servings

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Ingredients

2 to 3 medium green tomatoes cut into thin slices
1 cup panko bread crumbs
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 large eggs beaten

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Line a sheet tray with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
Place panko in a shallow bowl.
Add eggs to another bowl.
Slice tomatoes and pat dry.
Sprinkle tomato slices evenly with salt and pepper.
Dredge tomato slices in egg then in panko to coat evenly.
Place on sheet tray.
Bake 30 minutes at 400 degrees F.
Remove and cool on a wire rack.

Notes

Serve them with Lulus Wow Sauce.

Nutrition

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I have filled this out twice! Is the site suppressing negative comments?

Paula says:

08.26.25 at 11:01 am

Hi Elaine, all comments are held in pending until I can get to them. You responded 3 times within 15 minutes of each other. I work 10 to 12 hours a day and typically that is around 5 to 6 am until 4, 5 or 6 pm. For comments left after that time I get to them the next day. I do publish comments even if the rating is low unless the reader is extremely rude. Did you make the Wow Sauce for these tomatoes? I didn’t season them a whole lot because the Wow Sauce is very flavorful. Mine did get brown and crispy and you can always leave them in longer if needed to reach the about of crunch you desire. Maybe try them again with the Wow Sauce.

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I liked the idea of not using oil to fry the green tomatoes and I do not eat wheat so gf panko sounded good. The slices did not brown up as I had expected and the texture of the panko was too granular in comparison to the tomatoes. It needed some subtle seasoning and since they were ready to come out of the oven I sprinkled some random giant pickled capers on top of the platter of tomatoes slices. Maybe I should have crushed the panko?