Tomato Paste. Tomato paste is thick and sticks well to fresh chicken. Flour and Water. A homemade coating substitute can be used in place of egg. Milk. Milk has the moisture, fat and consistency to help your flour or breading stick. Mayonnaise. Mayonnaise is thick, creamy and contains fat, just like egg. Applesauce. Click to see full answer. Also to know is, what can I use instead of eggs for breading? Acceptable Egg Substitutes You can thin out thick yogurts by adding a splash of milk. You can also use olive oil or melted butter to help breading stick, which have the added bonus of lending flavors to your food. To help heavier coatings stick, dip the food item in flour before submerging in the egg substitute.Secondly, how do you make batter without eggs? Vegan Tips: How to make Batter without Eggs The basic mixture is the same – water and flour. In a bowl, add 200 g of flour and salt to taste. The batter texture should be such that it completely coats the pieces of food but the excess amount has to drip off. If you want your fried food to be nice and crispy on the outside, try adding cold water or even ice! Also question is, what can you use in place of eggs? Fortunately, there are plenty of egg alternatives. Applesauce. Applesauce is a purée made from cooked apples. Mashed Banana. Mashed banana is another popular replacement for eggs. Ground Flaxseeds or Chia Seeds. Commercial Egg Replacer. Silken Tofu. Vinegar and Baking Soda. Yogurt or Buttermilk. Arrowroot Powder. What can I use instead of egg wash? Egg Wash Substitute Milk, cream or butter. Water. Vegetable or olive oil. Maple syrup or honey. Yogurt. Soy, rice or almond milk. Fruit-based glazes. 1,2