panko
noun
pan·ko
ˈpaŋ-(ˌ)kō 
ˈpäŋ-
ˈpäŋ-
plural panko
: crustless wheat bread made into crisp dry crumbs and used especially as a topping or coating for food
Panko turns a beautiful golden brown when it's cooked, and adds its crisp-sweet characteristics to foods that are pan-fried in shallow oil too.—
Sarah Fritschner
Sarah FritschnerWhile run-of-the-mill bread crumbs are basically ground-up dried bread, panko is specially produced to turn out more like a coarse white flake than a crumb.—Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat
Tadashi Ono and Harris SalatJapanese panko … create a crunchy coating for fried dishes. They do so without giving a very "bready" or heavy taste since the panko crumbs are made with just the bread and not the bread crusts.—Monica Bhide
Monica BhideThe patty is breaded on one side with panko and sauteed before being presented with spring onions, green garlic and fava beans.—Michael Bauer
Michael BauerPanko bread crumbs make an extra-crispy crust for breaded chicken or veal.—Marlene Parrish
Marlene ParrishExamples of panko in a Sentence
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Sprinkle the remaining panko on top and season lightly with a little more salt.
5: Bake the meatloaf until the panko on top is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees, 65 to 75 minutes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
Ingredients: The meatballs are made with ground 100% Angus beef, prized for its marbling, plus Parmesan and Romano cheeses, panko, garlic, onion, and a few spices.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
Fish Sticks Black cod, shrimp & lobster mousse, panko, house tartar
On the starters side of the menu are the most epic fish sticks in town.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 5 May 2025
Bake the meatloaf until the panko on top is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees, 65 to 75 minutes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
Ingredients: The meatballs are made with ground 100% Angus beef, prized for its marbling, plus Parmesan and Romano cheeses, panko, garlic, onion, and a few spices.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 16 May 2025
Fish Sticks Black cod, shrimp & lobster mousse, panko, house tartar
On the starters side of the menu are the most epic fish sticks in town.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 5 May 2025
Bake the meatloaf until the panko on top is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees, 65 to 75 minutes.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Panko.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/panko. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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