27 Keto Friendly Appetizers (Easy Finger Food Recipes) (2024)

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Whether you're looking for keto-friendly appetizers as a snack, small lunch, or to serve a crowd for game days, look no further as these are perfect to accommodate your diet and bring flavor to the table.

We've included our favorite 27 keto appetizers, most of which are from our website but a handful are from other low carb foodie websites we think you'll like. It's a WHOLE LOTTA YUM!

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Keto Party Snacks

Bring on the party snacks! I've gotten many compliments on my keto-friendly appetizers at parties, potlucks, and small get-togethers so I wanted to share some I've made and some I've found to be some of the best!

We've got stuffed mini peppers, broccoli cakes, chicken wings, and creamy deviled eggs just a click below. And sometimes on Friday's we make a few keto appetizers for dinner instead of making a full sit down dinner. It's become a tradition with wine or a co*cktail, for sure!

And be sure to scroll to the very bottom where we have a keto appetizers recipe for our popular Boursin stuffed peppers you can print!

27 Keto Friendly Appetizers

Healthy hearty keto friendly appetizers and keto party snacks, here we come!

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Boursin Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers

Cheese stuffed mini sweet peppers in a quick and easy appetizer recipe made with herb Boursin cheese. The stuffed baby peppers are gluten-free, vegetarian, low carb, and keto-friendly.

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Sugar Free Shrimp co*cktail

A simple sugar-free co*cktail sauce for making shrimp co*cktail or serving with other seafood. In addition to being made without sugar, it's Whole30, paleo, keto, and low carb.

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Buffalo Chicken Celery Sticks

Buffalo chicken celery sticks are a fast and easy snack that also makes an easy lunch on the go. When you have leftover homemade buffalo chicken dip, making yourself a tasty snack of buffalo chicken on celery hits every spot.

The recipe is also low carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free.

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Fried Broccoli Cakes ( Gluten Free Keto Broccoli Fritters)

Easy broccoli fritters can be cooked in under 20 minutes and make a terrific side dish, appetizer, or vegetarian meal. By using almond flour instead of all-purpose, the broccoli cakes are also low carb, keto and gluten-free.

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Stuffed Mushrooms with Bacon and Cream Cheese

A baked stuffed mushrooms recipe with cream cheese and bacon that makes a terrific party appetizer or game-day snack. This is also a keto stuffed mushrooms recipe, plus its low carb and gluten-free.

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Warm Green Chili Dip with Artichokes

A warm green chili dip with artichokes is perfect as a holiday appetizer, game day snack, or for a summer BBQ. With only 4 ingredients and a bake time of 15 minutes, not only is this simple but this is a low carb, gluten-free, vegetarian and keto dip too.

Make easy Italian antipasto skewers as an appetizer at your next get-together or as a game day snack. The healthy antipasto on a stick recipe is also gluten free, low carb, and keto friendly. Easy to customize!

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Easy Baked 6 Min Parmesan Crisps

A quick and easy way to flavor up the appetizer station, parmesan crisps are perfect crunching snacks and they taste so good!

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Ham and Pickle Roll-ups

Easy ham and pickle roll-ups make a quick lunch or snack, plus they can be cut into slices and served as an appetizer. The pickle rolls are also keto, low carb, and gluten free.

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Cream Cheese Jalapeno Poppers Recipe with Bacon (Oven+Air Fryer)

An easy bacon cream cheese jalapeno poppers recipe for either your oven or your air fryer. These make the BEST appetizer idea for a crowd, plus they're gluten-free, low carb, nut-free, and keto-friendly.

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Easy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip

An easy crockpot buffalo chicken dip that will be everyone's favorite recipe for game day!

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Pepperoni Chips (Microwave or Oven)

Microwave pepperoni chips make an easy, crunchy snack in only 1-3 minutes. The low carb snacks are also keto, paleo, and sugar-free. Learn how to make pepperoni chips in the oven too!

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Mini Caprese Skewers

Make easy mini Caprese skewers as an appetizer at your next get-together or as a quick healthy snack. The healthy antipasto on a stick recipe is also gluten free, low carb, and keto.

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The Ultimate Charcuterie Plate: Making a Healthy Charcuterie Board

Room for creativity, a charcuterie board is one of the best ways to please the eye and the tastebuds. It gives variety to even the pickiest of eaters and can be made anywhere from 5 minutes to 30!

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Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip

Super cheesy instant pot spinach artichoke dip will definitely be a crowd pleaser that'll you'll make time and again for football game days, holiday get-togethers and anytime you need a hearty favorite appetizer.

Using only natural ingredients and frozen spinach, this is a simple dump and go instant pot spinach dip recipe that's also low carb, gluten-free, sugar-free, and keto-friendly.

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Chicken Wings in Air Fryer

Air fryer chicken wings are so juicy, crisp, and easy! With a cook time of only 18-20 minutes, cooking chicken wings in an air fryer will be your new favorite method. Keto, low carb, paleo, dairy-free, wheat-free, and gluten-free too.

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Low Carb Parmesan Zucchini Chips

Crispy and crunchy zucchini chips make the best healthy snack on the go or on your couch. There is an option to make gluten-free chips and Keto or add in the bread crumbs.

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Low Carb Pepperoni Pizza Bites

How cute are these pizza bites? Easy to make, they work well for parties and healthy keto snacks which can be hard to keep up! This keto-friendly appetizer has 5 ingredients and a cook time of only 8 minutes!

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Cream Cheese Sausage Balls (Keto!)

Surprisingly low carb and super tasty, no one will know they're keto! With a substitute of almond flour, these bites are also gluten-free.

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Keto Jalape�o Popper Taquitos with Bacon

Fresh jalapeno and pepper, these low carb appetizers are loaded with spice. Baked in the oven for 5-7 minutes, they'll be ready in no time!

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Low Carb Taco Bites

Crafted into perfect little cups to pop in your mouth, these low carb taco bites will be the prime appetizer at your next gathering. In each bite there is 1 gram of carbohydrates, 4 grams of protein, and 5 grams of fat.

Crunchy bacon. Sour cream. Fresh chives. Cheddar cheese. Need I say more? These keto, low-carb, and gluten-free deviled eggs can be made in under 30 minutes.

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Air Fryer Kale Chips

Kale chips in an air fryer is the quickest and best way to make these healthy chips. With a cook time of less than 5 minutes, you can enjoy these without the guilt. Vegan, Whole30, dairy free, low carb, keto, and gluten free.

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Low Carb Keto Soft Pretzel Bites

If you're craving pretzels on a low carb health plan, look no further! These keto friend soft pretzel bites use fat head dough to make one of the best keto appetizers everyone can agree on!

Pizza is always a favorite when you're serving a crowd, but when you're keeping it to appetizers and want them to be keto appetizers on top of that, making this sausage pizza dip will be a crowd pleaser!

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Air Fryer Keto Mozzarella Sticks

If you have an air fryer you're in luck! You can combine the best of both worlds...make keto appetizers like mozzarella sticks that everyone will crave but make them as fast as can be in your air fryer.

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Avocado Cucumber Shrimp Appetizers

If you're on the hunt for seafood keto appetizers, these shrimp bites will be the first to go! Juicy cajun shrimp on top of whipped avocado and cucumber slices make for a tasty low carb, gluten free, dairy free, and keto appetizer recipe.

Sort of similar to the pickle roll ups posted above, these keto appetizers with salami, cream cheese, and herbs will be another keto appetizer recipe no one will ever know is because of a particular health plan.

More Keto Party Recipes

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FAQs

What are strictly keto snacks? ›

7 Best Keto and Low-Carb Snacks
  • Cheese Crisps. Crunchy and savory cheese crisps can serve as a keto-friendly alternative to traditional potato chips. ...
  • Antipasto Skewers. ...
  • Baked Avocado Egg Boats. ...
  • Keto-Friendly Trail Mix. ...
  • Cucumber Sticks With Guacamole. ...
  • Hard-Boiled Eggs. ...
  • Deli Roll-Ups.
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What is lazy keto menu? ›

A lazy keto diet consists of low-carb foods like meat, fish, full-fat dairy and non-starchy vegetables, but limits high-carb foods such as bread, potatoes, sugary snacks and some fruits. If you've tried the keto before and found it too tedious, lazy keto could be a good compromise.

What is a filling snack that is keto? ›

TACKLE SWEET CRAVINGS

Fortunately, there are a few sweet snacks that can make things a little easier: avocado, coconut, and berries. All of these items, along with whole heavy cream, are keto-friendly. Crush your cravings with these sweet keto snacks: Cream cheese topped with berries.

What are easy fat snacks for keto diet? ›

Nuts and Seeds: Nature's snack packs are your keto allies. Almonds, walnuts, pecans, and sunflower seeds are rich in healthy fats and low in carbs. Grab a handful and let the crunching begin. Cheese Crisps: Say cheese, keto-style!

What foods can I eat unlimited on keto? ›

Foods you can eat on the keto diet include fish and seafood, meat and poultry, non-starchy vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, and zucchini, avocados, berries, nuts and seeds, eggs, high-fat dairy products, olive oil and other oils, and high-cocoa chocolate.

What snack food has no carbs? ›

Zero Carb Snacks:
  • Cheese: A savory and satisfying snack, cheese is low in carbs and high in flavor. ...
  • Hard-Boiled Eggs: Packed with protein and virtually carb-free, hard-boiled eggs make for a portable and nutritious snack. ...
  • Pork Rinds: Crispy and carb-free, pork rinds are a savory alternative to traditional snacks.

Is peanut butter lazy keto? ›

Peanut butter is moderately low in carbs and contains both fiber and healthy fat. Its composition makes peanut butter a balanced food that can be added to keto diets, depending on how it's made.

How to do keto when you're poor? ›

The trick is to buy cheap (yet healthy) Keto whole foods. Oils, cheap cuts, and eggs are your staples. The egg is a perfectly Ketogenic food—high in fat, moderate in protein, low in carbs, and rich in micronutrients like folate, iron, and choline.

What junk food is keto friendly? ›

Here are 9 fast-food options that you can enjoy on a ketogenic diet.
  • Bunless Burgers. Share on Pinterest. ...
  • Low-Carb Burrito Bowls. ...
  • Egg-Based Breakfasts. ...
  • Bunless Chicken Sandwich. ...
  • Low-Carb Salads. ...
  • Keto-Friendly Beverages. ...
  • Lettuce-Wrapped Burgers. ...
  • “Unwiches”
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What is the most filling food on keto? ›

Try these 10 filling low-carb foods to satisfy hunger and fight cravings:
  • Lean Meats. ...
  • Avocado. ...
  • Eggs. ...
  • Nuts. ...
  • Seafood. ...
  • Cottage Cheese. ...
  • Portobello Mushrooms. ...
  • Berries. Full of natural sweetness and nutrients, certain berries make a great snack idea on a low-carb menu.

What can I snack on instead of chips on keto? ›

#1: Pork Rinds

They are the ideal low carb or keto-friendly potato chip replacement, since each serving contains just 1g of net carbs, plus 5g of fat and 8g of collagen protein! Collagen protein is packed with amino acids that are absorbed more efficiently by the body compared to other types of protein.

What snack has carbs but no fat? ›

Fruit. Reach for a banana or an apple. A medium-sized piece of either one packs around 25 grams of carbohydrates and less than half a gram of fat. Since apples are high in fiber (bananas are somewhat, too), the carbs burn more slowly, keeping you fuller longer.

Are pickles keto friendly? ›

Luckily, pickles are keto friendly, especially those that are of the dill pickle variety, as sugar is low. “Simply put, sweet pickles are made with sugar which will automatically push the carb count up,” says Hultin. “Dill or salt pickles don't have the added sugar and carbs, naturally,” she says.

Can you eat peanut butter on keto? ›

Peanut butter contains 2 grams of net carbs, 8 grams of fat, and 4 grams of protein in a tablespoon serving, making it a keto-friendly food[*]. With its low net carb count and high fat content, anyone can incorporate peanut butter into their keto lifestyle within reason.

What junk food can you eat on keto? ›

If you're looking for keto-friendly fast food options, consider ordering bunless burgers or lettuce-wrapped burgers from popular chains like Wendy's, Burger King, or In-N-Out. You can also opt for low-carb burrito bowls at places like Chipotle or even indulge in egg-based breakfasts at restaurants like McDonald's.

Can I eat popcorn on keto? ›

Net carbs are calculated by taking the total grams of carbohydrate in a food and subtracting the amount of fiber. In this case, popcorn contains 6 grams of carbs per 1 cup serving and 1.2 grams of fiber, bringing the net carbs per serving to 4.8 grams. Yes friends, popcorn is indeed a keto food.

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