33 Easy Keto Appetizers That Make Eating Low-Carb At Parties A Breeze
If you throw a rock, you'll likely hit more than a few people on the keto diet. And look, we get it! The popular low-carb diet is still riding the popularity wave, and for good reason: It shows you don't need carbs in order to enjoy your favorite recipes—and that includes appetizers and snacks. Turns out, so many of our favorite appetizer recipes are naturally keto-friendly, so we rounded up all 33 of our best (and carb-less) appetizers to make you (or your next keto party guests) help keep the party going strong.
Spoiler alert: Keto appetizers are kind of the best. Why is that? Well, they star some all-time favorite ingredients that are also low-carb heroes (like bacon, avocado, and lots of cheese). That's because the whole point of going keto is to reach ketosis, a fancy term for the metabolic process that happens when your body uses fat instead of carbs for energy. To get there, you've gotta do the obvious: Eat a whole lot of fat and little to no carbs (so plenty of bacon guac bombs in this case!).
Protein is also going to be your very good friend while on keto, as many of the most simple protein sources (like meat and cheese) are naturally carb-less. So go ahead and help yourself to that shrimp cocktail, salami chips, and keto taquitos to keep yourself fueled for the whole game day, potluck, or house party.
Looking for more keto-friendly recipes? Check out our favorite keto dinners, keto desserts, and keto slow-cooker recipes next.
Bacon Guac Bombs
Bacon + guacamole = our ideal combo always. Put them in bite-sized form like these in these snack bombs, and we truly can't get enough. Homemade guacamole is rolled into pieces of bacon in these keto-friendly apps that are just as perfect for snacking on throughout the day as they are at your Super Bowl party.
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Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
The bite-sized party classic gets a smoky kick from harissa (Tunisian chili pepper paste) in this simple but flavorful deviled eggs recipe. Topped with crispy fried shallots and fresh cilantro, it may stray pretty far from the original, but it’s just as delicious.
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Instant Pot Wings
Who knew you could use an Instant Pot to make chicken wings? Well... we did! And they are absolutely fantastic. Cooking wings in an Instant Pot allows for them to get nice and tender before being crisped to perfection under the broiler. It is a near foolproof method for making finger-licking wings. Maybe only second to air fryer wings.
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Air Fryer Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushroom
Portobello mushrooms really shine in the air fryer. Excess moisture gets wicked away so the mushrooms stay meaty and perfect for filling with our favorite combo of tomatoes and cheese.
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Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Bacon-wrapped scallops are one of those dishes that wow guests but secretly are so easy to make (only 5 ingredients!). For best results, use big sea scallops and thin-cut, conventional bacon, but feel free to swap out the herbs for whatever you like.
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Air Fryer Loaded Zucchini Skins
These loaded zucchini skins are a fresh twist on potato skins. They're stuffed with cheddar, tomato, and avocado for intense flavor you're gonna love.
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Best Guacamole
It's just not a party without Mexico’s most famous dip. For this recipe, we prefer to keep it simple to really let the star of the show—avocados—shine. Make this as is for a simple, staple dip you can return to again and again, or use it as a jumping-off point for adding in all your favorite guac must-haves (tomatoes? garlic? pickles?!!).
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Keto Tortilla Chips
Serve these alongside our ultimate guacamole or grilled corn salsa. Or take things in a completely different direction and makes 'em sweet. Sprinkle these with cinnamon-sugar before baking, then dunk in keto hot chocolate or use as a garnish for keto ice cream!
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Roasted Shrimp Cocktail With Lemon-Horseradish Aioli
We’re opting for roasting instead of the traditional poaching method to give this old-school appetizer even more flavor. The shrimp are paired with a horseradish-forward sauce to create a perfect winter-season appetizer. Serve the shrimp cocktail warm or chilled to suit your snacking occasion.
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BLT Egglets
Looking for an easy, quick low-carb snack? Look no further than these BLT egglets. They’re kind of like a cross between a BLT sandwich and egg salad, but portable, and we are here for it. 🙌.
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Reuben Pickle Bites
Here at Delish, we’re all about a good reuben sandwich. Creamy dressing, corned beef, Swiss cheese… what’s not to love? Pair all those delicious ingredients between pickle chips for the the perfect bite-size appetizer (and they come together SO fast). To make it fully keto-friendly, just swap out the sweet pickle relish for regular relish!
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Air Fryer Steak Bites
Meat lovers alert! Your favorite steak dinner is now the ultimate party food. Air-fried to juicy perfection and tossed in warm garlic butter, these irresistible steak bites are great for a pre-dinner treat or as the main event!
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Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower
This cauliflower is the perfect answer when everyone else is having Buffalo wings, but your more of a vegetable fan. All the Buffalo flavor you love coat these florets, which are then air-fried to perfection. It all comes together when you dip one into our perfectly creamy blue cheese dressing (but feel free to go with ranch dressing if you prefer!).
Get the Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower recipe.
Deviled Eggs
A classic party appetizer, deviled eggs bring the party to any event. Whether you're serving them at your BBQ, picnic, or summer potluck, you can't go wrong with this satisfying app.
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Salami Chips
This salty, low-carb snack doubles as a great GF party app. These are so easy to make in the oven or in the air fryer for a super-quick chip. The dipping sauce makes the whole thing even better!
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Bacon Zucchini Fries
Anything wrapped in bacon is instantly 1,000 times better, including summer squash! These 'fries' are simply roasted zucchini wedges wrapped in bacon—squash has never looked better. Make a simple homemade ranch for an easy dipping sauce too.
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Caprese Bites
This is the easiest appetizer that always wins, particularly when you make your own balsamic glaze.
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Bacon Avocado Fries
hese low-carb "fries" turn a regular slice of avocado into something extraordinary. Best of all, they can be made fast in your air-fryer and go amazing with homemade ranch.
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California Sushi Bites
This crunchy cucumber snack is inspired by a popular (but not traditional Japanese) type of sushi popular in the states called maki. Got furikake? It'd be delicious sprinkled on top as the final garnish.
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Keto Taco Cups
Taco shells made out of cheese = the ultimate keto hack. We're basically talking about frico, an Italian cooking method in which cheese is cooked in a pan until slightly crispy but malleable. Here, we're baking little mounds of cheddar and shaping them into handheld cups before they cool completely.
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Pimento Cheese
Affectionately known as the “caviar of the South,” pimento cheese has been a Southern party staple since the early 1900s. This soft, creamy spread loaded with shredded cheddar cheese and spiked with diced pimento peppers and hot sauce can be served hot or cold (so make it ahead of time!) with your favorite keto crackers or raw veggies.
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Cool Ranch Zucchini Chips
Got a mandoline? Now is the time to use it. Pro tip: How thinly you slice your zucchini will affect how long it'll take in the oven. We recommend checking on the chips after about an hour, and these work super well in the air-fryer, too!
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Keto Burger Fat Bombs
The secret ingredient in these burger fat bombs? BUTTER. It'll help keep you satisfied and happy for way longer than your favorite fast food joint ever could. Plus, cheddar is always a welcomed surprise.
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Keto Taquitos
Typically, taquitos are made by rolling a variety of fillings tightly in a corn tortilla before deep frying. They're good. Like, REALLY good. Unfortunately, they're not keto, so we got creative and replaced the tortilla with something that is: cheese!
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Keto Breaded Shrimp
Crushed pork rinds give shrimp a salty crunch every keto-lover will appreciate. You won't miss the bread crumbs one bit. If you're a pescatarian, don't worry — we have plenty more low-carb keto ideas up our sleeve.
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Keto Sausage Puffs
These are great for a starter or hors d'oeuvre but even better for your game day spread. The Italian sausage delivers extra heat that makes these puffs way too easy to eat.
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Greek Sushi
Thin sheets of cucumber pack in a whole greek salad's worth of flavor. Get your chopsticks ready and dip away in a red wine vinaigrette dressing!
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Cheesy Cauli Bread
Cauliflower is truly a miracle vegetable. Who knew you could take a head of cauliflower and turn it into this endlessly dippable cheesy bread?
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Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Jalapeño poppers are one of the easiest, most satisfying party apps. Mix cream cheese with pepper Jack, stuff it in jalapeños, and wrap it all in bacon. In the oven, the cheese gets hot and melty and the peppers mellow slightly. The combination is PERFECT.
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Jalapeño Popper Crisps
These crisps are like the lovechild of a Parmesan crisp and a jalapeño popper. These are our three favorite flavors: spicy, cheesy, and... bacon-y.
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BLT Sushi
We consider the BLT to be a major food group around here, and that's why we've made just about every form of BLT we can think of (have you SEEN BLT egglets??). Before you can say anything, we know these's aren't technically "sushi." It's just bacon rolled around some lettuce and tomatoes, but we love it and think it's just as fun to eat.
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Avocado Chips
Real talk: What can't avocados do?! If you're having a hard time getting your chips nice and thin, spray the bottom of a dry measuring cup with nonstick cooking spray and press lightly on the scoops of avocado mixture to flatten.
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Buffalo Chicken Celery Boats
Shredding a rotisserie chicken means this appetizer can be ready in a flash. Like a whole plate of Buffalo wings, in one convenient bite!
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