Can I Substitute Saltines for Panko

I’ve found that saltines crushed in a plastic bag with a rolling pan make a great replacement for breadcrumbs. The result is a lighter, crisper crust, especially when breading fish fillets. I prefer the texture to that of breadcrumbs and now use crushed crackers in any recipe that calls for breadcrumbs.

Can you substitute crushed crackers for panko?

You can certainly substitute regular breadcrumbs for panko in most recipes – it won’t be quite the same though. Other substitution ideas are cracker crumbs, matzo meal, crushed cornflakes, crushed dry stuffing mix, crushed melba toast, crushed pretzels, crushed tortilla chips, or crushed potato chips.

What can I substitute for panko bread crumbs?

• Crushed Cornflakes – If you’ve got cereal hanging around, crush it up in a blender, food processor, or with your hands to make crumbs. …
• Cracker Crumbs – Speaking of crumbs, crush up some crackers! …
• Crushed Tortilla Chips – Here’s the perfect way to use your leftover tortilla chips!