Another year has come and gone, and it’s almost time to ring in a new one. Crazy to think how fast the time goes. New Year’s Eve? The appetizers, of course! Honestly, I could eat this way every day, with lots of little tapas and bite-sized foods so I can taste a variety of different flavors. Surrounded by friends and family, chit chatting and making plans for the coming year.
This guide present a fabulous collection of keto appetizers suitable for any occasion! Whip up these easy low carb finger foods and sugar-free cocktails for a healthy New Year’s Eve, birthday celebrations, or just because.
Savory Keto Bites
1. Cheesy Keto Stuffed Mushrooms
Mushroom lovers, rejoice! These cheesy keto stuffed mushrooms are packed with a delicious garlicky white cheddar filling.
2. Healthy Cucumber Bites
It doesn't get any easier than these delicious keto cucumber appetizers! Fresh cucumber slices with cream cheese and everything bagel seasoning. The perfect low carb snack for hot summer days. These healthy cucumber bites are the ideal keto snack.
3. Keto Kielbasa Bites
Do yourself a favor and make a big batch of these Keto Kielbasa Bites. Then make a big batch of Sugar Free Honey Mustard Sauce. These sweet and spicy Kielbasa Bites are the perfect keto appetizer recipe. So easy to make, they're sure to be the hit of your next party.
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4. Keto Chicken Fritters
If you happen to serve some of these keto chicken fritters, chances are good that I will hover near them. These easy Chicken Fritters are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and packed with savory flavor. Made with keto-friendly ingredients, they come together quickly for a delicious low carb meal or appetizer.
5. Keto Cheese Crackers
These crispy, salty crackers are seriously hard to resist. They have everything you want in a savory keto snack, satisfying that primal urge for crunch. Make easy Keto Cheese Crackers with only 5 ingredients!
6. Mini Keto Quiches
These fabulous mini keto quiches are always a crowd pleaser. You can use any filling, like ham and cheese or spinach and mushroom. Make ahead and freeze them too. Little individual keto quiches make the perfect appetizer. They're absolutely delicious and you can add your favorite fillings, like ham and cheese or spinach and mushroom.
7. Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
These Buffalo chicken meatballs are sure to be a hit at any of your celebrations. Buffalo Chicken Meatballs are a surefire hit for all your celebrations. Juicy and flavorful, they make the perfect game day appetizer or easy keto dinner recipe!
8. Spinach Squares
These tasty spinach squares are packed with spinach and Cheddar and are easy to make ahead for any party. Spinach squares are a tasty keto appetizer bursting with bold flavor. Packed full of spinach and Cheddar, they're easy to make ahead for any get together.
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9. Guacamole Shrimp Bites
These Guacamole Shrimp Bites are right up my alley. They are totally poppable and bursting with fresh flavor. Serve these easy shrimp appetizers at your next party and watch them disappear! They taste like mini shrimp tostadas and are perfect for low carb and keto diets.
10. Keto Taco Cups
These adorable keto taco cups will be a welcome addition to your keto diet! Crunchy mini “tortilla” crusts are filled with spicy taco meat and melted cheddar. Missing tacos? Try these adorable keto taco cups! They feature delicious "tortilla" crusts filled with spicy taco meat and melted cheddar. 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.
11. Sausage Cheese Dip
I feel like I shouldn’t say that this is the best sausage dip ever. But I have to speak my truth, people! This easy Sausage Cheese Dip takes only 5 ingredients and 25 minutes to make! It's one of my favorite keto appetizer recipes for any get together.
12. Baked Brie with Sugar-Free Caramel Pecan Sauce
Entertaining friends and family can be stressful, but this easy baked brie recipeis the epitome of simple elegance. This easy baked brie recipe is drizzled with a sugar-free caramel pecan sauce for a one-of-kind keto appetizer.
13. Feta Dressing
This feta dressing is a keto copycat of Toby’s Greek Feta dressing. This easy Feta Dressing has almost 0 carbs per serving! So tangy and delicious, you will want to pour it all over everything. A friend brought some to our house one day and my husband and I found we couldn’t get enough.
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14. Homemade Boursin Cheese
You can easily make homemade boursin cheese. Homemade Boursin is a creamy garlic and herb cheese spread that's impossible to resist. It may just be the perfect appetizer!
15. Smoked Salmon Mousse
This easy salmon mousse is my latest obsession. It’s so simple to whip up, has extraordinary flavor, and adds serious visual appeal. With that pretty pink-on-green, it adds flair to any keto appetizer tray. Smoked salmon mousse is an easy keto-friendly appetizer that everyone can enjoy. And it takes only 5 minutes to make!
16. 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.
17. Roasted Shrimp Cocktail With Lemon-Horseradish Aioli
Consider a delightful appetizer of Roasted Shrimp Cocktail With Lemon-Horseradish Aioli.
18. Bacon Guac Bombs
For a party pleaser, consider Bacon Guac Bombs.
19. Air Fryer Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushroom
Air Fryer Caprese Stuffed Portobello Mushroom is a great choice.
20. 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.
21. Harissa Deviled Eggs
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.
22. Air Fryer Loaded Zucchini Skins
Opt for Air Fryer Loaded Zucchini Skins.
23. Caprese Bites
This is the easiest appetizer that always wins, particularly when you make your own balsamic glaze.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. Keto Tortilla Chips
Make your own Keto Tortilla Chips.
27. 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!
28. 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!
29. 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.
30. Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are always a good choice.
31. 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!
32. 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.
33. 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.
34. Bacon Avocado Fries
Bacon Avocado Fries make an irresistible low-carb appetizer, breakfast, or snack. Only 7 ingredients and a 10-minute bake time! Crispy bacon, almond flour, egg, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, and baking powder.
35. Crack Keto Bites
Crack Keto Bites Recipe - this EASY keto bacon recipe makes an irresistible low-carb appetizer, breakfast, or snack. Only 7 ingredients and a 10-minute bake time! Crispy bacon, almond flour, egg, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, and baking powder. I could have eaten the whole batch myself! You might want to double the recipe. These Crack Keto Bites have been on repeat at our house. Crispy bacon, cheddar, cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, egg, almond flour, and baking powder. SO good! I made these during the holidays and they flew off the plate. I could have eaten the whole batch myself! Even if you aren’t doing a low-carb or keto diet, you are going to love these bacon puffs! They are effortless to make and ready to eat in under 20 minutes! You can’t beat that! These are great for breakfast, parties, or a delicious low-carb snack.
If a recipe has “crack” in the title it means that the recipe has cheddar, bacon, and ranch in the ingredients. It all started with my Crack Dip way back in 2007. I made the dip for a Titans football game. Everyone went crazy over it. We couldn’t stop eating it and said it was like crack. According to the dictionary, the definition of crack is “of superior excellence or ability”. We think the flavor combination of cheddar, bacon, and ranch fits this definition!
These puffs are super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Start with cooking bacon in a skillet until crispy over medium-high heat. Remove from skillet and drain bacon grease on paper towels. Chop bacon slices into small pieces.
Can Crack Keto Balls be made in advance? Yes! Bake the balls as directed, allow them to cool, then store them in an airtight container. They will last in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.
When you are ready to serve, you can take them out and allow them to get to room temperature, heat them in the microwave or eat them cold. Can Keto-Friendly Bacon Bites be frozen? Yes! Bake the balls as directed, allow them to cool, then store them in a plastic freezer bag. Thaw and reheat in the microwave or wrapped in aluminum foil in the oven.
You can serve the bacon bites hot out of the oven or cooled to room temperature. Leftovers are even delicious cold!
Are Crack Keto Bites gluten-free? Yes! These bacon puffs are dangerously delicious. We love them for breakfast with eggs, and muffins. Try them dipped in some sugar-free maple syrup - YUM! We eat the balls plain.
36. Baked Chicken Bites
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37. Homemade Chicken Salad
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38. Crack Cucumber Tomato Salad
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39. Cloud Eggs
Cloud Eggs Recipe - Light, fluffy cloud eggs with perfectly runny yolks!
40. Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Mushrooms
To those who thought achieving the goals of a keto diet meant giving up on tasty food, you’re in for a treat! My first dish to steal the show is the “Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Mushrooms,” where juicy chunks of beef get sauteed with cream cheese and fried to perfection!
41. Creamy Jalapeno Dip
We’re bringing the sea onto your plate with “Creamy Jalapeno Dip“.
42. Keto Crab Cakes
Homemade Keto Crab Cakes made with fresh or canned lump crab meat, a blend of mayo, stone grain mustard and seasoning. This recipe offers a creamy texture with a hint of tang and low-carb breadcrumb substitute that delivers a crispy exterior and tender interior without compromising on flavor.
43. Puff Pastry Christmas trees
These viral Puff Pastry Christmas trees are all over social media! The perfect fun, festive appetizer for the holiday season, these trees can easily be made sweet or savory and low carb. Crowd pleasing, kid friendly keto bite sized eats.