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Having a good time on the keto diet isn’t as hard as you may think it is. It’s actually pretty easy and you definitely don’t need to cheat on your diet to do so.
Everyone loves a nice and delicious appetizer whenever the holiday’s season arrives or some other nice celebration or party. Regardless, preparing delicious appetizers for the crowd without indulging or cheating on your diet may begin to seem like an impossibility.
It doesn’t have to be. There are tons of delicious low carb and keto friendly appetizers you can prepare that are not only sure to wow everyone else, but also to keep you burning fat like you should.
These keto appetizers are really easy to make and way easier to fall in love with regardless of whether a person is on keto or not.
Whether it’s for a party, or some big gathering or just at home, these yummy low carb appetizers have got you covered.
25 Delicious Keto Appetizers
1) Keto Taco Cups
Whether its taco Tuesday or not, these taco cups are sure to get you addicted and leave you wanting more. Made with cheese cups, well-seasoned beef filling and avocado and tomato toppings, there’s no way anyone could resist this.
They’re so easy to make and taste really great. This recipe takes only 30 simple minutes and each serving delivers just 2g of net carbs.
2) Bacon Jalapeno Poppers
I always say that if you want something that tastes great to taste even better, then wrap it in bacon. This saying still holds true especially in situations like this.
This bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers with cheese and ground beef filling is the perfect keto appetizer you need to get the party started. You only need 5 simple ingredients for this recipe and its very well sure to wow anyone.
You can enjoy this pretty freely because a serving of this yummy delight delivers only 0.6g of net carbs, which is amazing.
3) Keto Sausage Puffs
These are one delicious snack you shouldn’t be afraid to devour. Yummy and tender, these keto sausage puffs are perfect for any type of gathering or celebration. They are pretty easy to make as well and deliver a great taste.
One of these puffs contains only about 0.4g of net carbs, making them the perfect snack or appetizer.
4) Low Carb Cheese Crackers
Sometimes all you need is a nice snack to warm you up for the main deal. These delicious low carb cheese crackers make a great appetizer for the holidays and also a good keto snack you can enjoy on the go.
You only need a couple of minutes to get this done and they come out pretty great. Each cracker has only 0.5g of net carbs, so you can enjoy them freely.
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5) Keto Cheddar Bacon Crack Dip
What is a proper celebration without the dip? This simple yet delicious keto dip is exactly what you need. It is creamy, cheesy and well flavoured thanks to the bacon, cheese, sour cream and more.
What combinations you choose to enjoy with this dip are limited only by your imagination. A serving of this contains only 2.6g of net carbs, so you can enjoy it without worrying about falling off ketosis. And I’m sure your guests will love it too.
6) Smoked Salmon, Avocado and Cucumber Bites
These low carb appetizers are both healthy and delicious and are sure to keep the tummies of your guests happy. Made with cucumber slices, mashed avocado and smoked salmon, it’s as easy as can be and the flavour is just right.
You only need 10 minutes to get this done and each serving is just about 1g net carbs. These yummy keto bites will disappear quicker than you’d expect.
7) Keto Monte Cristo Sliders
These low carb sliders look delicious and you would’ve never guessed that they’re keto friendly. But they are. Made with keto bread and layered with ham, turkey, cheese and raspberry jam, there’s no way anyone could resist this.
This recipe isn’t difficult to prepare at all, and a serving delivers about 6g of net carbs. Your guests are going to be asking for more.
8) Crab Stuffed Mushrooms with Cream Cheese
These little crab and cream cheese stuffed mushrooms might be just what you need to awaken your taste buds. They make the perfect keto appetizer or snack and can be enjoyed pretty much anytime.
Rich in taste and flavour, each serving contains only 5g net carbs.
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9) Keto Bacon Cream Cheese Jalapeño Poppers
Stuffed jalapenos always seem to deliver a bundle of greatness and this is one combination that is sure to please the crowd. Made by stuffing jalapenos with cheesy goodness and topping it off with bacon, you can be sure it would taste amazing.
You can make this pretty easily with 7 simple ingredients, and only 10 minutes of hands on time. In less than 30 minutes overall, these will be good to go. A serving of this delight delivers only 0.7g of net carbs.
10) Chili Cheese Bites
These low carb chili cheese bites are so easy to make, you only need 15 minutes to get it going. It is made with a combination of cream cheese, shredded cheese, bacon and more. Rich in taste and flavour, they are perfect for any occasion.
Plus, there are basically zero carbs(0g net carbs) in this recipe so you don’t have to worry about falling off ketosis. These yummy bites are a delicious and healthy way to start any celebration.
11) Baked Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
This list could not be complete without meatballs. The great taste and tenderness always make them perfect for appetizers or even side dishes regardless of the diet you’re on.
These delicious chicken meatballs covered in buffalo sauce are sure to hit the yummy spot of anyone who tries them. You can whip this up in only a couple of minutes and watch them disappear in the blink of an eye. Yes, they’re that good.
12) Keto French fries
Even though regular French fries are high in carbs and aren’t exactly healthy, that doesn’t mean you have to kiss them goodbye forever. These low carb and keto friendly French fries are healthy and will actually support weight loss.
They are made using rutabagas, which make a fine substitute for potatoes and deliver a great taste and have an identical texture as well. You can whip this up in only a couple of minutes and each serving delivers only 6g net carbs.
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13) Chicken Satay Recipe with Peanut Sauce
This yummy Asian recipe features well cooked and marinated chicken covered in a special peanut sauce and served on skewers. It is perfect for BBQ days or parties and huge gatherings. A serving delivers only 3g net carbs.
14) BBQ Chicken Dip
When it comes to the special events, you just can’t do without a delicious, creamy and flavour rich dip. Well, good for you because this yummy BBQ chicken dip is the perfect keto appetizer for the occasion.
Made using only 5 simple ingredients and delivering only 5g net carbs per serving, there’s no way you can say no to this.
15) Keto Stuffed Mushrooms with Sausage
Enjoy the health benefits and tasty goodness of mushrooms with a cheese and sausage stuffing. Pretty easy to whip up and sure to make non-keto dieters jealous. They’re so good, you’ll want to make them over and over again.
In just a total of about 40 minutes, a good batch of these will be ready to go. Each serving delivers only 6g of net carbs.
16) Keto Sausage Rolls
These sausage bites are so fun and easy to make, and full of flavour. They feature a delicious pork and beef sausage mix in keto friendly roll. You can enjoy these as a snack or a simple appetizer.
They can be prepared pretty quickly and one sausage roll contains only 1g net carbs, so you don’t have to worry about a thing.
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17) Low-Carb Pizza Scones
Imagine enjoying all the wonderful flavours of your favourite pepperoni pizzas in little flavour rich cones. These low carb pizza cones are made with enough pepperoni goodness, tomatoes, cheese and more to deliver a great taste in such little bundles.
They work great either as a yummy snack or a quick keto appetizer anytime. Plus they’re so easy to whip up since you only need about half an hour to get them done. And each serving delivers only 2.6g net carbs.
18) Low-carb tortilla chips
Chips are a very popular snack option either when we’re feeling a little hungry or maybe just before or even after a meal. Luckily, you don’t have to miss out on them when going keto.
These low carb tortilla chips made with cheese, almond flour and chili powder have all the good taste you could ever want, but without the carbs or the guilt.
You could knock this up in just 20 minutes of your spare time and each large serving of these delivers only 4g net carbs.
19) Low-Carb Mini Bacon Chive Cheeseballs
These no-bake cheeseballs are about to be the next favourite thing at your next celebration.
Made my covering a yummy cheesy bacon mix in delicious pecans, they won’t only make your taste buds feel happy, they’ll also give your body loads of healthy nutrients to keep it going great.
You only need 15 minutes to get this done, then let it chill and then you can serve it and enjoy. It’s pretty easy and tastes great as well. A serving of this has only 2g net carbs. You can always make it ahead which is great and helps you save a ton of time.
20) Chicken Pesto Tomato Bites
These bite-sized keto appetizers are so rich in good flavour and taste, you’ll want to try them over and over again. This recipe features a delicious chicken and pesto sauce combo in tomato shell.
It’s a quick and easy delight you can whip up anytime, even on short notice and is sure to impress everyone. A serving of this (2 tomato bites) delivers only 3g net carbs.
21) Keto Sushi Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups
Enjoying sushi on keto isn’t an impossibility after all. These smoked salmon sushi roll ups make things healthy, and yet still yummy. With avocados, cheese and cucumber filling, each bite just gets better.
You only need 5 simple ingredients to get this recipe going and once it’s done, you can devour it freely. Each serving delivers only 3.7g of net carbs.
22) Keto devilled eggs
Devilled eggs are one keto friendly snack/appetizer you can pretty much count on anytime. They’re so simple and easy to make, offer a good deal of creamy and nutritious goodness and can be enjoyed by almost anyone.
The best part about this recipe is that it contains next to nothing carbs (0g net carbs) and can also be a good source of protein among other benefits. Definitely one of the best low carb appetizers to whip up anytime.
23) Bacon wrapped chicken
Bacon wrapped anything is always great, but bacon wrapped chicken tenders just exceed this world. These yummy keto bacon wrapped chicken come out with just the right texture and deliver a taste that would make the party go wild.
24) Fried Pork Chops Strips & Dipping Sauces
This simple and yummy keto appetizer features air-fried boneless pork chops with a variety of delicious keto dipping sauces, depending on which one you like best.
It’s a quick and easy snack to whip up, and only delivers 0.7g net carbs per serving for its nutritious value and delicious taste.
25) Low-Carb Bang Bang Shrimp
This recipe is super easy to make, requiring only 20 minutes of your free time, and is so full of flavour and great taste. It features a keto friendly breaded shrimp and a sugar-free bang-bang sauce.
There’s no going wrong with this one here. And at only 5g net carbs per serving, I doubt anyone could resist it.
So whenever you have a nice event coming up, or a celebration, or maybe just want to excite your taste buds a little bit, then try out these keto appetizers.
They’re all pretty easy to make, and are sure to please even those who are not on keto. So feel free to enjoy these at the next worthy event.
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