Best Substitutes for Panko Breadcrumbs
Panko’s light, airy crunch is hard to replicate exactly, but regular breadcrumbs or crushed crackers come close.
Best overall swap
Regular breadcrumbs
1:1Denser and less crispy, but works fine baked with a little extra oil for crunch.
All Substitutes for Panko Breadcrumbs
Regular breadcrumbs
1:1Denser and less crispy, but works fine baked with a little extra oil for crunch.
Crushed rice cereal
1:1A surprisingly close texture match for a light, crispy coating.
Crushed crackers
1:1Adds flavor along with crunch — good on baked fish or chicken.