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My keto bread crumb recipe uses only 2 ingredients and makes a golden brown breading with an addictive crunchy texture. My family always prefers this over regular breadcrumbs!
Once you’ve mastered this keto breadcrumb recipe, use them to make my keto meatloaf, keto fried chicken, or keto salmon patties next!
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Having breadcrumbs on deck is essential for countless recipes (hello, keto meatballs!), but when I’m keto, things get a little bit more tricky. That’s where these low carb breadcrumbs come in handy.
For this recipe, simplicity is key. All you need are two ingredients, a blender (or rolling pin), and a few seconds to crush them up. Before you know it, you’ll be frying up keto mozzarella sticks, wondering what you ever did before you discovered keto breadcrumbs.
Why I love this recipe
- No fancy kitchen gadgets needed. You don’t even need a blender–I use a rolling pin all the time!
- Regular or panko-style. When I’m making keto chicken tenders, I much prefer the texture of panko breadcrumbs, so I made sure to come up with a keto panko recipe.
- Diet-friendly. It’s naturally gluten-free and grain-free.
- Easy to customize. The seasonings can be omitted completely or substituted with any spices you want.
- The taste is superior. Even when I’m taking a break from being keto, I still prefer these over regular breadcrumbs.
Key ingredients
- Pork rinds. I’m able to find pork rinds in the potato chip aisle of my grocery store. I prefer the plain flavor when I need standard breadcrumbs.
- Seasonings. Optional, but feel free to add some Italian seasoning or more intense spices, like smoked paprika. Don’t add salt, as pork rinds are usually salty enough.
How to make homemade keto bread crumbs
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Blend. Add the pork rinds and seasonings to a food processor or blender and blend to a fine, breadcrumb consistency.
Step 2- Store. Use immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Can I make keto panko bread crumbs?
Yes, to make lighter, fluffier panko-style bread crumbs, add the pork rinds to a resealable plastic bag. Using a rolling pin, crush them until a coarse texture remains.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Adjust the flavor. Taste the breadcrumbs after blending and add any seasonings as needed.
- Use seasoning blends. Try keto taco seasoning, everything but the bagel seasoning, or nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.
- Add fiber. Fold in 2-3 tablespoons of ground flaxseed or psyllium husk for fiber and color.
Frequently asked questions
Depending on the recipe, almond meal can replace bread crumbs. However, they need to be mixed with some other key ingredient, like parmesan cheese. This works well for something like a keto chicken parmesan.
Yes, if you don’t want to use pork rinds, you can use day-old keto bread. Make sure to toast it until it’s very dry (but not burnt), then blend until coarse and sandy.
More keto pantry staples
Keto Bread Crumbs (Panko or traditional!)
Ingredients
- 2 cups pork rinds
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning optional
Instructions
For panko style keto bread crumbs
- In a ziplock bag, add your pork rinds. Using a rolling pin, crush them until a course texture remains.
For traditional keto bread crumbs
- In a high speed blender, add your pork rinds and blend until a mostly fine consistency.
Thanks, I used this to make your keto meatballs, which were great!
Would you recommend a brand of pork rinds? planning to make the bread crumbs. I’m not familiar with rinds. Thanks, Sara
Honestly any of them that have minimal ingredients work.
Since I don’t eat pork is there a healthy keto substitute for pork rinds?
Almond flour tends to work, or you can try crushing up a stale loaf of keto bread.
This pork rinds is such a pleasant substitute for normal bread crumbs
Absolutely! 🙂