Substitute for Bread Crumbs

Dried bread crumbs for coating and binding.

  1. 1
    Panko1:1
    Best

    Crispier, lighter; the gold standard for air-fried coatings.

    coatings, fried foods
  2. 2
    Crushed crackers1:1

    Saltines, Ritz, etc. — add salt as needed.

    meatloaf, coatings
  3. 3
    Pulsed rolled oats1:1

    Gluten-free option; softer bind.

    meatballs, meatloaf
  4. 4
    Crushed cornflakes1:1

    Very crispy; slightly sweet.

    fried chicken, fish coatings

Recipes that use bread crumbs

Other flour & grains swaps

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