Flours & Grains

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

1:1

Denser and less crispy, but works fine baked with a little extra oil for crunch.

All Substitutes for Panko Breadcrumbs

Regular breadcrumbs

1:1

Denser and less crispy, but works fine baked with a little extra oil for crunch.

pantry-staple

Crushed rice cereal

1:1

A surprisingly close texture match for a light, crispy coating.

Crushed crackers

1:1

Adds flavor along with crunch — good on baked fish or chicken.

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