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Home » Meal Plan Ideas » Best Keto Appetizers Recipes

Best Keto Appetizers Recipes

Last Updated April 23, 2023. Published April 23, 2023 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

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These easy Keto Appetizers Recipes are keto-friendly remakes of your favorite restaurant foods. Enjoy these keto finger foods at your next party or big game.

keto appetizers like bang bang shrimp, jicama fries, jalapeño poppers, and keto bread bites

Why Share Low-Carb Appetizers

  • Delicious appetizers for a ketogenic diet: Most restaurant starter dishes and takeout appetizers are a no-go thanks to added sugars and other unfriendly ingredients. This is a curated list of keto party food.
  • Great for game days: use this list as the ultimate guide to the best keto appetizers for your game day or house party menu.
  • Restaurant Copycats: you’ll also find low-carb remakes of popular appetizers from restaurants like Bonefish Grill and Buffalo Wild Wings.

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Best Keto Appetizers Recipes

Learn how to make the best keto finger foods with this collection of keto appetizer recipes. Includes restaurant copycats like Keto Bang Bang Shrimp and other favorites. Enjoy these at your next party or game day.

Low Carb Seafood Appetizers

Make these easy keto and low-carb seafood appetizers and serve them up to a crowd.

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Low-Carb Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe (Grain-free, No-Added Sugar)

This dish resembles the typical bang bang shrimp, but my recipe is low-carb, and the result is extra yummy.

a close-up of six air fryer crab cakes in a metal bowl with lemon, dill, parsley, and homemade tartar sauce

Air Fryer Keto Crab Cakes

If you love crab cakes, this low-carb version will steal your heart. It has more crab and no flour in the breading.

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Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp

Surprise your taste buds with this protein keto starter. You need 3 ingredients and 15 minutes to get it done.

Air Fried Shrimp on a plate with Bang Bang Sauce

Keto & Low Carb Breaded Air Fryer Shrimp

This dish will give you extra crispiness and flavor. Almond and coconut flours replace breadcrumbs, and the result is toothsome.

Keto Chips & Dips

These easy keto appetizers are the best way to cure your tortilla chips and dip cravings. You'll find everything from guacamole to cheese dip. 

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Easy Keto Queso Cheese Dip

If you're looking for a flavorful, super easy keto friendly dip, this is the bomb. It effortlessly replaces the Mexican cheese dip. Use it to dip pork rinds or fresh vegetables. 

Creamy Kale Artichoke Dip in an orange and blue serving dish, on top of a bed of pork grinds.

Kale (or Spinach) Artichoke Dip w/ Cilantro Lime Pork Rinds

This low carb dip is one of my favorite recipes. I use kale because that's what I had on hand. But, this is a great option for keto spinach artichoke dip. It comes together with simple ingredients like canned artichoke, spinach or kale, cream cheese, sour cream, and parmesan cheese. 

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Best Keto Guacamole

Avocados make yummy and low-carb appetizers. This guacamole dip will add only about 2g net carbs to your dish.

Loaded Keto "Nachos" on a serving dish.

Keto Nachos

Are you wondering how to fix your nachos in the unforgiving keto diet? This low-carb version will sort you out.

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Creamy BLT Dip

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If you love bacon, here’s your treat. This flavor-packed dip mimics the classic BLT sandwich in a keto-friendly way. 

Keto Chicken Wings & Tenders

If chicken wings are your favorite keto appetizers, then you'll find an entire collection across the site. Here are some of my most popular keto recipes:

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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings

Do you miss takeout wings and are looking for a low-carb alternative? Try this easy and toothsome homemade dish.

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Crispy Oven Baked Chicken Wings

Enjoy crispy chicken wings without the deep frying menace. You need about 7 ingredients for this one.

asian sticky wings on a plate with sesame seeds and green onions on the side

Keto Sweet Chili Sticky Asian Chicken Wings

This is one of my favorite sweet and savory combination dishes. Awaken your taste buds with these Asian flavor wings.

A plate of baked wings, celery, carrots, and a ramekin of ranch dressing.

Spicy Dry Rub Chicken Wings

Use my homemade dry rub to make crispy and juicy wings. It’s low-carb and easy to make using simple ingredients.

keto chicken tenders in a small pan with keto dipping sauce on the side

Keto Chicken Tenders

This is your sure fix if you’re looking for something like your favorite chicken tenders minus the extra carbs. 

keto buffalo wings on a white plate with homemade blue cheese dressing and celery

Air Fryer Buffalo Wings

Make tasty buffalo wings at home and save on the take-out costs. Air frying makes cooking crispy wings easy and quick.

a close-up of honey sriracha chicken wings on a plate topped with green onions and sesame seeds

Keto Honey Sriracha Wings

If you love the regular sriracha wings, you’ll definitely fall for this low-carb version. It’s simple but flavor-rich.

Bread, Pretzels & Sticks

Going keto doesn't mean that you don't love BREAD. Here are some chewy and delicious options to add to your keto finger foods menu.

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Easy Keto Parmesan Garlic Bread Bites

This dish proves that keto appetizers don't need to be bland or uninspired. It mimics Domino's parmesan bread bites with fewer carbs. The dough includes things like mozzarella cheese, onion powder, and garlic powder. 

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Keto Mozzarella Sticks

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These little sticks are always a fan favorite. They're coated in eggs, almond flour, and Italian seasoning, making them an easy snack with just a few ingredients. 

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Keto Pretzel Bites

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Keto coconut fathead dough is the secret ingredient for these super bites. They are nut-free, low-carb, and ridiculously delicious.

Poppers & Veggies

Here are some delicious ways to serve vegetables!

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Keto Jalapeno Poppers (Air Fryer or Oven)

Tickle your taste buds with these delicacies. You need less than 5 ingredients and about 20 minutes to make them.

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Keto Zucchini Fries (Air Fry or Bake)

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Are you looking for keto alternatives to french fries? These crispy zucchini fries will do. Replace breadcrumbs with almond flour.

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Keto Fried Pickles

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These 5-ingredients pickles will excite and keep your taste buds anticipating the next bite. They are easy, crispy, and low-carb.

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Pulled Pork Stuffed Mushrooms

Photo Credit: www.lowcarbmaven.com

Does your pulled pork always taste uninspired? This recipe is your easy and sure fix. The results are amazingly delicious.

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Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus (Air Fryer)

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Asparagus are keto, and bacon is the king of flavor. This bacon-asparagus dish will do your tastebuds justice.

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Crispy Keto Ricotta Stuffed Eggplant Rounds

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You may need to close your eyes as you take a bite. It’s a simple, flavorful, and low-carb eggplant lasagna.

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Jicama Fries In The Air Fryer

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This is one of the many low-carb appetizers that effortlessly replace potato fries. Jicama fries are tasty, crispy, and simple.

Skewers & Kabobs

These skewers and kabobs have protein and vegetables all in one!

Bacon Wrapped BBQ Chicken Kabobs on a plate with SweetLeaf Sweet Drops

Bacon Wrapped Cola BBQ Chicken Kabobs

These chicken kabobs are the bomb, and my homemade keto BBQ sauce makes them worth every bite.

A stack of chicken kabob skewers on a blue serving dish.

Easy Indoor Grill Chicken Kababs

These grilled kabobs will set your taste buds ablaze with only a few ingredients, minus the outdoor grilling hassle. 

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Grilled Lime Cilantro Shrimp Skewers

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This dish will make you fall in love with shrimp all over again. They take about 5 minutes to cook.

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Easy, Air Fryer Grilled Chicken Kebabs

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Are you looking for super easy, flavorful keto appetizers? These grilled chicken kebabs are your fix. 

Bites, Meatballs & Pockets

This last group includes some of my favorite small bites and handheld appetizer options.

Keto Philly cheesesteak Pockets on a plate.

Keto Philly Cheesesteak Pockets

If you love cheesesteaks, this is for you. The recipe replaces bread with keto fathead.

air fryer frozen meatballs in a white bowl

Frozen Meatballs (Air Fryer)

This dish comes together in about 15 minutes, and you don’t have to thaw the meatballs before air frying them.

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Air Fryer Garlic Butter Steak Bites

These juicy steak bites take 8-12 minutes to cook in an air fryer and require only 4 ingredients.

Keto Meatballs in a bowl

Easy Keto Italian Sausage Meatballs

You can now enjoy delicious meatballs without throwing your keto goals through the window. Almond flour replaces breadcrumbs.

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Loaded Cauliflower Bites

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These bites are a perfect replacement for french fries and loaded potato skins. A single serving has 4g net carbs.

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