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Home » My Keto Blog » 40 Easy Keto Appetizers & Tailgate Recipes

40 Easy Keto Appetizers & Tailgate Recipes

Last Updated April 21, 2020. Published January 17, 2020 By Davinah

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Looking for Easy Keto Appetizers & Tailgate Recipes for a crowd? Wondering how you can have chips, dip, saucy wings and desserts at your next football party without added sugar and carbs?

This post includes more than 20 of the best easy keto & low carb recipes for a crowd. They include a mix of low carb appetizers, low-carb chips and dips, and easy keto-friendly desserts. Perfect if you’re like me and you love football food, but want to enjoy it with less guilt.

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Why share this low carb appetizer and keto tailgate food post?

I’m not really a sports fan, but I love game day food! The chips, dips, appetizers, wings, and sandwiches always inspire the foodie in me to root for a team so that I have an excuse to eat some amazing dishes!

Considering that the Super Bowl is coming up and that there is always some sort of sports event happening throughout the year, I decided to round up a list of the very best keto and low carb recipes that would be perfect game day dishes. These easy keto recipes for a crowd include appetizers, main dishes, keto chips and dips, and even a dessert dip.

My hope is that this list will give you Super Bowl food ideas and provide a range of easy keto recipes and appetizers for a crowd.

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What Keto Appetizers & Tailgate food will you find in this guide?

19 Keto Appetizer Recipes

6 Keto Wing Recipes

10 Keto Chips & Dip Recipes

4 Keto Dessert Recipes

All of the photos below have been shared with their respective owner’s permission. 

Keto Appetizers

Keto Bang Bang Shrimp – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Bang Bang shrimp in a bowl

This recipe takes only 20 minutes. The shrimp are lightly breaded with coconut flour. The sauce takes a few minutes of stirring. You can use the sauce as a topping for chicken or even on burgers!

Keto Fried Bacon Jalapeno Poppers Cheese Bites – Ketofy.Me


Keto Appetizers Jalapeno Poppers on a blue serving dish

This recipe is everything that you might imagine from Jalapeno Poppers with a twist. They’re filled with ooey-gooey cheeses, bacon, and jalapenos then crusted with pork rinds.

Party Low-Carb Turkey Burger Kabobs -Bliss Health CoachingLow-Carb Turkey Burgers on a white serving dish

This such a fun idea! It’s basically a burger on a stick! You could absolutely turn this into a make your own kabob bar by laying out all of the toppings, allowing each guest to make their own kabob.

Meat Lovers Mini Meat Dish Pizza – Taste and See

Mini Deep Dish Pizzas with a small glass bowl of marinara sauce on a white plate

These are adorable little pizzas that have a meatball surprise in the center. They are made with fathead dough, making them the perfect keto-friendly appetizer.

Keto Meatballs – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Meatballs in a bowl

These are super easy to make and are perfect for a crowd. These can be eaten alone or on a low-carb roll!

Cilantro Lime Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers – Recipes from a PantryCilantro Lime Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers with slices of lime on a white serving dish

These are why I love air fryers. They are so versatile and make cooking delicious things super quick. These shrimp skewers are not only keto, but perfect for your Whole30 guests too!

Chick-a-Roni Skewers – Mom Foodie

Keto Pepperoni Cheese Appetizer on a clear plate

This idea is pretty awesome! Chicken, sharp cheddar and basil all wrapped up in a slice of pepperoni.

Keto Philly Cheesesteak Pockets – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Philly cheesesteak Pockets on a plate.

This dish is for all of my cheesesteak lovers! It has all the ingredients of a Philly Cheesesteak but swaps the roll for fathead dough.

Paleo Chicken Satay with Cashew Sauce – What a Girl Eats
Low Carb Chicken Satay on a green serving dish

This easy recipe only requires 5 ingredients. It’s actually Paleo (because it contains coconut sugar), but it easily converts to Keto & Whole30. To maintain the sweetness in the dipping sauce, I’d recommend swapping the coconut sugar with a keto-friendly sweetener or another brand of erythritol.

Blistered Shishito Peppers with Soy Sauce, Sesame and Lime – She Keeps a Lovely Home

Blistered Peppers with a slice of lime

These look amazing and like the perfect way to have more veggies. You could use the sauce or leave some sauceless so that they could become a game day dipper.

Bacon and Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers – The Savvy Mama LifestyleKeto Peppers

If you’re looking for a Jalapeno Popper recipe minus the spicy, then this keto appetizer is perfect. Instead of jalapenos, it has mini sweet bell peppers.

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops –  Pinch and SwirlBacon-Wrapped Scallops on a white plate with two forks

Scallops are one of my favorite proteins. These bacon-wrapped scallops take less than 30 minutes to make and only have 2g net carbs.

Buffalo Deviled Eggs – Thrifty JinxyBuffalo Deviled Eggs on a white serving dish

If you’re wanting to add a bit of a twist to your deviled eggs recipe then you should try these. They could easily be made ahead.

Keto Bagel Dogs – Fit Mom Journey

Keto Bagel Dogs

This is an awesome kid-friendly recipe and can be made with so many variations. They are made with fathead dough so it’s likely you have most of the ingredients in your pantry. I’d love to try these with some sort of spicy sausage!

Instant Pot Palak Paneer – Code 2 CookInstant Pot Paneer in a white bowl

Palak Paneer is creamy, flavorful and delicious! I usually serve this with some sort of cauliflower rice.

Keto Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Chicken – Moore or LessBacon Wrapped Chicken Breast

I’ve never had bacon stuffed chicken, but this looks delicious! It could easily become the main dish. The best part is that it only requires 10 minutes of prep!

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Appetizer – Keto Cooking Christian

salmon cucumber dill bites on a plate

These remind me of a Nova Lox sandwich but on a cucumber. I love that you could add toppings to this like capers, red onions, and even tomatoes.

Caprese Salad Skewers – The Gingham ApronKeto Caprese Appetizers on a white serving dish

These are the perfect appetizer to have your kiddos help with! They are easy to make and fool-proof.

Bacon-Wrapped Pickles – The Wicked Noodle
Bacon-Wrapped Pickles on a white serving dish

These only require 3 ingredients and less than 30 minutes to make. All you have to do is wrap your favorite kind of pickle in a slice of bacon and put it in the oven.

Dill Pickle Wraps – Beyer Beware

Dill Pickle Wraps on a white plate

For the pickle lovers out there, here is another pickle keto app. These only require 3 ingredients!

Keto Chicken Wing Recipes

There’s no such thing as a game day party without wings! So, here are some drool-worthy wing recipes that are sure to please a bunch of taste buds!

Many of the recipes are for one dish. But, the first one is a collection of some of my favorite keto-friendly chicken wings recipes. It includes no sugar added substitutes and options for things like Asian Sticky Wings, Nando’s wings, and Garlic Parmesan. It also gives tips for making wings in a Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot, the grill and in the oven, making it perfect for your keto tailgate party.

Keto Chicken Wings Recipes

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Spicy Dry Rub Wings – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Air Fryer Chicken wings with a dry rub, and one wing being dipped in ranch dressing.

Crispy Baked Chicken Wings – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Crispy Baked Wings

Keto “Honey” Sriracha Wings – Dr. Davinah’s EatsHoney Sriracha Chicken Wings on a white Plate

Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Wings – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings on a white plate

Asian Sticky Chicken Wings – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Asian Sticky Chicken Wings with sesame seeds and green onions in a blue and white bowl.

Air Fryer Buffalo Wings – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Air Fryer Buffalo Wings with blue cheese dip on a white plate.

Thai Red Curry Chicken Wings – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Thai Red Curry Chicken Wings, topped with sesame seeds and green onions, on a white serving dish.

 

Keto Chips & Dips

Chips and dip usually make up most of the Super Bowl snack table. While on keto, most of those chips don’t really fit into the lifestyle. With that in mind, here are a few options that allow us to enjoy these delicious dips.

What kinds of things can I use as keto chips?

  • Chopped Vegetables (cucumbers, bell peppers, and celery)
  • Pork Rinds
  • Cheese Crisps
  • Meat Sticks/Skewers
  • Cali’thins Low Carb Crackers 
  • Crispy Pepperoni or Bacon

Kale Artichoke Dip – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

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

This Kale Artichoke dip is super easy to make and can be served hot or cold. I love enjoying these with pork rinds or sliced vegetables.

Easy Healthy Cauliflower Nachos – Wholesome Yum

Keto Cauliflower Nachos

If you want nachos, but want to fill it with veggies, then this nachos dish is for you! It has all the layers of Loaded Nachos with cauliflower as the base.

Loaded Pork Rinds – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Loaded Keto \"Nachos\" on a serving dish.

This is by far one of my favorite keto appetizers. I love it because it could easily become the main dish. It is loaded with chorizo, a quick queso sauce, and a homemade Pico De Gallo.

Hot Gruyere and White Wine Chicken Dip –  Heartbeet KitchenHot Guyere Dip in a Skillet

This recipe is one that I’m looking forward to making. It mixes great flavors like gruyere cheese with organic chicken, wine and sweet onions. This would be the perfect dip for some pork rinds, toasted & cut cauliflower pizza crust or low carb crackers!

Jalapeno Popper Chicken Dip – Keto Cooking Christian
Low-Carb Jalapeño Popper Dip in a white serving dish with a celery stick.

I love dip recipes that require you to dump and stir. This is one of those kinds of recipes. Featuring shredded chicken, cream cheese, fresh jalapenos, and a bacon ranch dressing mix, this dip is perfect for homemade crackers or vegetables.

Cheesy Seafood Dip – Babaganosh

Cheesy Seafood Dip in a white bowl

If you’re a seafood lover then you’ll love this dip! It comes cheese, shrimp, and crab meat and easily reheats in the microwave!

Dill Veggie Dip with Cream Cheese – Low Carb Yum

Dill Dip with dipping vegetables on a plate

This dip seems full of flavor and takes about five minutes to make! It has a lot of the same flavors as ranch dressing so as shown above, I’d pair it with lots of fresh veggies.

Keto Queso Cheese Dip – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

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Whether you’re dipping vegetables or meat sticks, serving up great queso is a must. This recipe takes less than 25 minutes and uses less than 10 ingredients.

Easy Vegan Queso – Veg AnnieKeto Vegan Queso

If you know someone who is vegan and keto, then don’t leave them out of the fun! This vegan queso has no sugar added and is very low carb. Believe it or not, it only takes 5 minutes.

The Best Easy Guacamole Recipe – 24 Carrot Kitchen

Easy Guacamole in a brown serving dish

Besides queso, another game day food staple is guacamole. You can dip into this with vegetables, crispy bacon, or cheese crisps.

Keto Desserts

Personally, I love to have something sweet after a meal! These are perfect small bites that help cure your guest’s sweet tooth!

Keto Cupcakes – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Funfetti Cupcakes on a white plate

Keto Snickers Cheesecake Bars – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Snickers Cheesecake Bars on a white plate

Maple Pecan Keto Cinnamon Rolls – Dr. Davinah’s Eats

Keto Cinnamon Rolls on a white plate

No-Bake Coconut Cookies – Whole New Mom

No-Bake Coconut Cookies in a white bowl

I love no-bake desserts! Especially, those that take 5 minutes. You could leave these as is or add chocolate and almonds to make them more like an Almond Joy!

Cream Cheese Caramel Dip – TJ’s Taste

Cream Cheese Caramel Dip in a green bowl, paired with strawberries on a white serving dish.

With all of the savory dip options, this one will cure your guests’ sweet tooth. Pair it with berries for an easy dessert.

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