Making breadcrumbs at home is simple and rewarding. Whether you need a crunchy topping or a binding ingredient, homemade breadcrumbs offer superior freshness and flavor compared to store-bought options.
In this guide, I’ll show you how to make breadcrumbs using a few basic steps, ensuring you always have this ingredient on hand.
Why You Should Make Breadcrumbs At Home
There are several good reasons for anyone to make their own breadcrumbs, and here are 3 most noticeable ones.
Tools for Prepping Breadcrumb
You only need 2 devices to make breadcrumbs. Even if you don’t own a food processor, there is an easy walkaround that I’ll include later.
Breadcrumb Ingredients
Depending on your preference, you can choose to add seasonings to the breadcrumbs or not. If you like to keep things simple, the only ingredient you need is some bread slices.
Directions to Make Breadcrumb
My homemade breadcrumbs recipe is super easy, with just a few steps. Then you’ll have a batch of tasty breadcrumbs for your meatloaf and deep-fried dishes.
Step 1: Cut the Bread into Cubes
Cut the sandwich bread into 0.5-inch cubes.
Step 2: Air Fry the Cubed Bread
Put the cubed bread in an air fryer. Air fry them at 395°F for 4 minutes.
Step 3: Grind the Bread
Using a food processor, pulse the air-fried bread finely to the desired texture.
Step 4 (Optional): Season the Breadcrumbs
If you want the breadcrumbs to have more flavor, toss them with a little salt, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, or your favorite spices.
Tricks for Perfect Breadcrumb
Below are 5 useful notes to help you cook and store your breadcrumbs more effectively.
Some Ideal Recipes Used Breadcrumbs
Here are a few classic examples showing breadcrumbs are a versatile ingredient.
Save Money with Homemade Breadcrumbs
Learning how to make breadcrumbs is one of the best decisions any home cook can make. Not only can you save money in the long run, but you can also bring new life to stale bread. After today’s recipe, you won’t have to spend a penny on store-bought breadcrumbs again.
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How to Make Breadcrumbs
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Food processor
Instructions
- Cut the sandwich bread into 0.5-inch cubes.
- Air-fry the cubed bread at 395 degrees F for 4 minutes.
- Pulse the air-fried bread finely to the desired texture with a food processor.
- Toss the breadcrumbs with your preferred seasonings (optional).
Video
Notes
- The total cooking time is for making 2 servings of breadcrumbs.
- Instead of using a food processor, you can pour the fried bread into a resealable plastic bag and crush it with a pestle or a rolling pin.
- To store the breadcrumbs, put them in an airtight food container and keep them at room temperature for about 1 month. You can also freeze them for about 3 months.
- For an extra layer of protection, put them in a sealed plastic bag before placing them in the container.
- You can choose to keep the crusts or remove them. Crustless bread results in finer breadcrumbs.
- Besides using an air fryer, you can also bake the cubed bread in the oven at 300°F for about 10 minutes or until crisp and dried.
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Richie
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Home Cooking, Meal Planning, Food Styling, Food Photography, Cooking-video Maker, Beverage Evaluation Expert
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Saigon Culinary Arts Centre, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Vietnam Australia Vocational School (VAAC), Hanoi, Vietnam
Richie, based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, is a dynamic Content Writer with a talent for capturing the essence of culinary art.
Richie specializes in creating visually appealing and tasty content, offering a new angle on Vietnamese and other culinary traditions. With a background in graphic design and a love for food styling and photography, he expertly combines beauty with food narratives, encouraging his audience to discover the culinary world through his imaginative perspective.