How to Use panko in a Sentence

panko

noun
  • Place panko in a third shallow bowl.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
  • In a third shallow dish place panko.
    — Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Use gluten-free panko or breadcrumbs.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
  • In a bowl with a fork, stir the panko or breadcrumbs and milk.
    — Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 26 Jan. 2021
  • Pour the rest of the panko on a plate and roll each fish cake in it to coat.
    — Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 30 Sep. 2022
  • The bread is processed in such a way that panko looks like flakes rather than crumbs.
    — Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 25 July 2021
  • Top evenly with bacon and herb panko.
    — Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
  • Top it with whole wheat panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
    — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Add it to the bowl with the crab, followed by the panko and parsley.
    — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2020
  • Pour panko onto a shallow plate.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025
  • Start with small shrimp, then coat them in panko, cumin, and garlic powder.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2022
  • A little olive oil in the panko makes all the difference.
    — Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
  • Spread the panko breadcrumbs out on prepared pan, in an even layer.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Imitation crab, salmon and sushi rice are rolled up and fried in panko.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 6 July 2023
  • Cake doughnuts dipped in panko and vanilla cookie crumbs and then fried.
    — Erin Booke, Dallas News, 15 July 2021
  • Press the chicken down firmly in the panko to coat all sides with breadcrumbs.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Sprinkle casserole with cheese and panko; dot with butter slices.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2023
  • For gluten-free chicken fingers, use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • Or dip strips into a batter or panko to make paneer fries ($8 each).
    — BostonGlobe.com, 18 May 2021
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free panko breadcrumbs, almond flour or oat flour.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Place eggs and panko in 2 separate large shallow bowls.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Flip broccoli, and sprinkle with panko mixture.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Top with panko and scallions for a dish everyone will be talking about.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Dredge in panko, pressing gently to adhere.
    — Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Then, there is a crunchy panko and Parmesan crust blended with parsley.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Dredge each eggplant slice in flour, shake off excess, dip in egg, let excess drip and then coat in panko.
    — ABC News, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Classic breading with flour with oregano egg-milk and panko with cayenne for smokiness.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Having the right ratio of meat to filler (the panko) and binder (egg) is important.
    — Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
  • In a large bowl, beat egg, then add panko, spices, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 10 Dec. 2019
  • In shallow bowl, mix panko, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
    — Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 8 Aug. 2023

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