Dreaming of truly delicious keto-friendly recipes? You’ve come to the right place. This article conjures up low-carb and sugar-free dishes that rival your old favorites. Following the keto diet means consuming about 70% of your daily calories from fat, 25% from protein, and 5% from carbs. When it comes to dinnertime, you might be looking for some inspiration. Like keto breakfasts and lunchtime salads, the recipes below are low-carb dishes filled with nutrients.
Salmon Sensations
Pan-Seared Salmon with Creamy Dill Sauce
Pan-seared salmon has a perfectly golden crust on the outside and tender, juicy fish on the inside. This is one of the most highly recommended recipes. Salmon is a go-to for busy nights because it cooks so quickly and goes with so many different flavors. The creamy dill sauce with cucumber tastes light and fresh.
Crispy Baked Salmon with Roasted Garlic and Herbs
Garlic lovers, unite! This crispy baked salmon is topped with creamy roasted garlic, butter, and fresh herbs. The salmon bakes up tender and moist, and the blended ingredients enhance the flavor of this delicious lemon garlic salmon.
Air-Fryer Salmon
Preparing salmon in the air fryer is, hands down, one of the easiest ways to cook it. Air-fryer salmon stays succulent but still gets lightly browned on the outside. Use this simple salmon recipe as a starting point for different flavors and styles of salmon. The possibilities are endless!
Soy & Butter Salmon Parcels
Make these tasty soy, honey, and butter salmon parcels on a barbecue for the taste of summer. Serve with a refreshing cucumber and sesame salad on the side.
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Baked Salmon & Leek Parcel
A simple salmon dish, parceled up to seal in the flavors. With creamy mascarpone and fresh leeks, this keto-friendly fish supper is easy and rich in omega-3.
Ginger & Soy Salmon en Papillote
Steaming the salmon in a parcel, in its own marinade, with the spiralized veg, ensures the fish is juicy and full of flavor. Serve with cauliflower rice for a keto-friendly meal.
Feta & Herb-Crusted Salmon
Lemon-Brown Butter Salmon
Crisp-Skin Fish with Asparagus
This impressive yet easy salmon dish is perfect for a dinner party or keto-friendly midweek meal.
Baking Salmon in Foil
One secret for flaky, tender salmon is cooking it in foil to lock in moisture and flavor. Line a baking pan with heavy-duty foil and place your salmon fillets skin down. Baking salmon in foil is an easy technique that can also be used on the grill. This quick recipe uses lemon zest and slices plus garlic for flavor, but you could also try other citrus fruits, herbs, and spices.
Chicken Creations
Jalapeno Popper-Stuffed Chicken
Anyone who is bored with chicken breast needs to try this crazy-flavorful jalapeno popper-stuffed chicken. It’s packed with rich cream cheese and spicy jalapeno, then wrapped in bacon. This dinnertime recipe gives chicken plenty of flavor and offers quick cooking with little cleanup!
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Air-Fryer Fajita-Stuffed Chicken
Juicy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside, this quick air-fryer fajita-stuffed chicken recipe is about to become one of your weeknight favorites. This works nicely by cutting slits in the breasts and then filling them.
Slow-Cooker Chicken
This versatile slow-cooker chicken recipe is juicy and tender, and it goes with just about anything. Use this super-duper chicken across several meals, including it in tacos, sandwiches, omelets, and enchiladas.
Creamy Chicken
Anyone who is sick of bland chicken breasts will love this creamy recipe. This chicken dish is extremely fast and economical. It makes a nice sauce that works well over brown rice or wide noodles or zoodles if you’re on keto. If you want extra sauce for leftovers, double the recipe.
Pesto Chicken Bake
This pesto chicken bake is a quick and tasty weeknight meal. Browning the chicken adds more flavor and color, and it gives the chicken a jump-start on cooking, but you can skip that step and add five to seven minutes to the bake time if you are in a rush.
Air-Fryer Whole Chicken
This air-fryer chicken is way more flavorful than a store-bought rotisserie chicken. This air-fryer whole chicken is so crispy yet succulent. It can be served straight up, but you can also shred it and add it to tacos, soups, pasta salads, and so much more.
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Grilled Chicken Breasts
Learn how to grill chicken breast for the easiest summer dinner.
Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs
Six simple ingredients and 20 minutes-that’s all you need for a delicious chicken dinner. This air-fryer chicken thighs recipe creates meat that is crispy on the outside but super juicy on the inside. The paprika and garlic seasoning blend comes through beautifully.
Cheesy Bacon Ranch Chicken
Bacon and ranch is an absolute match made in heaven. If you’re as obsessed with this flavor combination as we are, then this chicken dinner should be your new weeknight staple.
Keto Chicken Parmesan
Garlicky Greek Chicken
Keto Bacon Chicken Thighs With Garlic Cream Sauce
Peanut Butter Chicken Curry
Cook this chicken curry using peanut butter as the base of the sauce, along with plenty of chili and spices. You'll want to make it your regular Friday night fakeaway.
Peanut Butter Chicken
You'll love this new, budget chicken dish. Any leftovers freeze well and make a handy lunch.
Air-Fryer Chicken
Capture the flavors of your favorite fried chicken with this air-fryer recipe. The slivered almonds create a crunchy crust while sealing in juicy flavor. We started a low-carb diet and did not want to use bread crumbs, so we tried the chicken with almonds. It’s a favorite now.
Beef Bonanza
Cheeseburger Meatloaf
Cheeseburger meatloaf is a juicy dish bursting with cheeseburger flavor. This meat loaf never fails to get rave reviews. Even the most finicky eater will enjoy this oven-baked main dish.
Steak with Peppercorn Sauce
This homemade peppercorn sauce is creamy and comforting while packing some serious heat. This steak with peppercorn sauce is a highly recommended dish.
Air-Fryer Steak
We love to grill steak, but it’s hard to argue with perfectly cooked meat in less than 10 minutes. Just add butter, salt, and pepper, and pop it in the air fryer. This quick and easy air-fryer steak recipe is restaurant quality. It’s about to become a staple!
Cowboy Butter Steak
Not to be confused with our equally delicious cowboy steak, this recipe calls for searing a bone-in ribeye, then basting it with a zesty, smoky butter until the outside has a perfectly brown crust, and the inside is tender and medium-rare.
Keto Beef Stew
Making beef stew keto-friendly only means a couple simple swaps. It's still silky and every bit as comforting as the original. In this keto recipe, we make up for the lack of thickener by ensuring that we really reduce the stew to create something rich and stick-to-your-ribs good.
French Onion Pot Roast
Keto Beef Stroganoff
Pastrami-Style Steak & Mustard Mayo
Pair sauerkraut and mustard mayo with steak to make a sensational combination. Serve with chips or mash, or make into an amazing steak sandwich.
Steak & Aubergine Salad
Rustle up this protein-packed salad in just 25 minutes.
Zucchini Zeal
Tequila Lime Shrimp over Zucchini Noodles
Need a fresh meal in under 30 minutes? This tangy shrimp dish is a smart way to cut carbs without sacrificing flavor. If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can use thinly julienned zucchini to get a similar effect.
Stuffed Zucchini
Stuffed zucchini is one of the favorite keto hacks. When your garden is overflowing with zucchini, it’s time to pull out your air fryer. Filled with ground beef and cheese, this quick-to-prepare meal is a delicious way to enjoy summer’s bounty.
Mini Zucchini Pizzas
Ideal for a hearty snack or light dinner, mini zucchini pizzas are about as close as you can get to your beloved crusty pie. This simple snack is the perfect, low-carb way to satisfy your pizza cravings.
Summer Courgetti & Meatballs
Use a spiralizer or julienne peeler to make spaghetti-like 'noodles', then top with pork meatballs and a garlicky, creamy sauce.
Pork Pleasures
Air-Fryer Pork Chops
These air-fryer pork chops get their rich flavor from Creole seasoning and Parmesan cheese.
Keto Pork Chops
Slow Cooker Pork Tenderloins
It doesn’t get much easier than a dump-and-go slow cooker recipe. Add pork tenderloins, olive oil, soy sauce, and steak seasoning to your slow cooker and cook on low for up to 2-1/4 hours. Simple, good ingredients are the key to success in the kitchen. Three ingredients poured over the pork and-voila!-the most mouthwatering pork you have ever tasted!
Pork Souvlaki
Serve speedy pork souvlaki skewers when you’re in need of a quick and easy midweek meal. Serve with flatbreads and yogurt and chili sauces on the side.
Vegetarian Varieties
Crustless Spinach Quiche
Perfect for a weekend brunch or simple brinner, this crustless spinach quiche calls for ingredients you probably already have. Many people were surprised by how much they loved this veggie-filled quiche recipe.
Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
Toss roasted cauliflower with cheese, butter, and milk to create this low-carb alternative. The cauliflower soaks up the flavors from the cheese and butter, so you’ll hardly taste the difference. This casserole is low on carbs but high on flavor. If you are trying to eat fewer carbs but miss eating macaroni and cheese, this casserole will hit the right spot!
Omelet Muffins
Need dinner in a pinch? Grab your favorite omelet toppings and place them in greased muffin tins. These also freeze very well, if there are any left!
Keto Mac & Cheese
If you're on a keto diet, you know there are a lot of no-nos in classic mac & cheese. This version takes out all the trouble children (ahem, PASTA) without sacrificing flavor. The pork rind topping is totally optional, but we think it adds a pleasant crunch.
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
Unlock the flavors of cauliflower with a red pepper, olive and caper salsa, topped with almonds. Healthy and vegan, it makes a tasty light lunch or supper.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These roasted Brussels sprouts make for an elegant side dish to pair with steak or chicken, but they can also be enjoyed as a delicious and well balanced lunch or snack all on their own. No matter when you feast on this dish, the best way to do so is by dipping the crispy Brussels sprout leaves into the jammy yolks.
Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Our favorite use of cauliflower as a culinary master of disguise is in pizza crust. It might sound crazy, but it can be a delicious and healthy alternative to the classic. Try this easy, gluten-free pizza recipe once, and you’ll see why we’re cauliflower obsessed.
Cauliflower Fried Rice
Fried rice is a classic and comforting recipe that everyone loves…except maybe those who are trying to eat less rice. Whether you’re skipping carbs, trying to eat more vegetables, or are just looking for a lighter side dish so you can eat more orange chicken (relatable!), this cauliflower fried rice is for you.
Cheesy Broccoli Cheddar Spaghetti Squash
Egg Foo Yung
Enjoy a version of Chinese scrambled eggs. It takes just 10 minutes to make, and you can add your choice of protein - prawns, chicken, tofu or char siu pork.
Keto Pizza
Make a keto version of pizza with a crust made using cauliflower rice, coconut flour and flaxseed. Top with parmesan, tomatoes, rocket and olives for a flavorful meal.
Other Keto-Friendly Options
Garlic Butter Shrimp
Simply toss shrimp with butter and minced garlic and sauté on the stove. Aromatics and lemon lend pleasant flavor to this garlic butter shrimp recipe.
Italian Sub Frittata
Get all the flavor of your favorite Italian sub sandwich without the carbs. Use fresh spinach in place of the arugula if you don’t love arugula’s peppery flavor.
Bacon Egg Cups
These adorable bacon egg cups are a fresh take on the classic breakfast combo. These are amazing in the air fryer-no need to heat up the oven!
Chile Verde
The combination of tender pork, green chiles, salsa verde, and cilantro comes together to create an out-of-this-world chili. This chile verde recipe is one of my family’s favorites. We enjoy it any time of year, but it’s especially good on a cool and rainy day.
Rosemary Leg of Lamb
Roast lamb is perfect for Easter time or any special occasion. This succulent rosemary leg of lamb recipe calls for a flavorful rosemary, garlic, and onion rub.
Keto Meatballs
Savory, tender meatballs served in a creamy tomato sauce are the ultimate Sunday night family dinner. These are also great over zucchini noodles.