70 Best Low Carb Keto Appetizer Recipes for Parties

Healthy Low Carb & Keto Appetizers don’t have to be a lot of work and they can be made ahead for special parties, like New Year’s Eve!

Whether you celebrate at home or at a friend’s house, New Year’s Eve is just a few days away. It’s a party that requires finger foods and simple tasty bites and this list will fit the bill!

Some might need to be baked and some are just refrigerated until ready to serve, but all can be made ahead for convenience on the day or night of the next party or for game day!

All of these low-carb recipes are easy appetizers and some of our favorite recipes to share with friends and family for holiday parties, even those not on a keto diet.

But if you feel overwhelmed and just not feeling like making any keto or low carb recipes, you can always just throw some pork rinds, some fresh veggies like cucumber slices, sweet bell peppers, olives, cold cuts like salami, pepperoni and some hard cheeses like cheddar, Romano parmesan cheese.

Buy some store bought keto low-carb crackers and keto chips for a simple charcuterie board, which is always a crowd pleaser!  

If you only have a little time, an easy low carb recipe you could also make which is very simple is a Caprese salad. Just layer slices of fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh tomato, fresh herbs, like basil leaves and top with a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

I made a cute Christmas wreath I shared on my Facebook page, with this same idea, but I used cherry tomatoes instead of slices and mini cheese balls of mozzarella for a festive look. 

I hope you find this list of 70 low carb and keto recipes very helpful as you continue to pursue your health goals in the coming year ahead!

If you need some help deciding on whether a low carb diet or keto diet is the better option for you, I would encourage you to read this blog post that explains the differences between low carb and keto and I also share my results from switching over to a ketogenic diet. 

​My sugar free journey started back in 2006 and I’ve never looked back. I never feel deprived and never feel FOMO (the fear of missing out) because I choose to make low carb versions of my favorite recipes to enjoy.

This way of life really is sustainable when you decide it can be. Mindset is everything when it comes to keeping weight off.

I know for me, as someone who identified herself as an emotional eater, choosing to think differently about myself and the food I was using to comfort myself, had to change in order for me to make lasting changes in my weight and life. 

​My next Sugar Free Fresh Start Course begins the end of January. It can be done as a self paced study or you can come into the Sugar Free Mom Tribe membership to get weekly coaching by me each week while doing the course together as a group.

I invite you to choose today to reach for more wonderful lifestyle changes for yourself in 2024!

I’m not special, I don’t have super human powers. I’m just a woman who decided to change her habits and rewired her brain. You can do it too! Join me and let me help you reach your goals this coming year!

Hot Keto-Friendly Appetizers

Here are some of the best keto appetizers for the New Year’s or the big game during football season.

Low Carb Cheesy Spicy Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms from Sugar-Free Mom

Oven Fried Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Dairy Free Ranch from Sugar-Free Mom

Paleo Crab Rangoon from Maria Mind Body Health

Mini Zucchini Pizza Bites from Sugar-Free Mom

Sweet & Spicy Bacon Chicken Bites from Sugar-Free Mom

Baked Cream Cheese Crab Dip from Low Carb Yum

Baked Brie from Maria Mind Body Health

Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Mushrooms from Sugar-Free Mom

photo credit: I breathe I’m Hungry

Hot Low-Carb Appetizers

Here are some tasty low carb snacks for any party! A low carb version of some popular appetizers is a great way to showcase how easy a low carb diet can be!

Chicken Nugget Meatballs from I Breathe I’m Hungry

Mini Bunless Cheeseburger Bites from Sugar-Free Mom

Cheddar Cheese Straws from All Day I Dream About Food

Crispy Parmesan Tomato Chips from Sugar-Free Mom

Maple Rosemary Cocktail Nuts from All Day I Dream About Food

photo credit: All Day I Dream About Food

Oven Fried Parmesan Zucchini Rounds from Sugar-Free Mom

Cheddar Cauliflower Bacon Bites from Sugar-Free Mom

Jalapeno Popper Dip by Briana Thomas

Spinach Bacon Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms from Sugar-Free Mom

Grain Free Spinach Crackers from Ketodiet App

Cheesy Sweet Pepper Poppers from Sugar Free Mom

Cream Cheese Stuffed Meatballs from Ditch the Carbs

Cauliflower Poppers from Low Carb So Simple

Baked Cheesy Tomato Basil Cups from Sugar-Free Mom

Keto Breadsticks from Ketodiet App

Baked Crisp Salami and Cheese Appetizer from Sugar- Free Mom

photo credit: Ketodiet App

Easy Keto Appetizers

Keto Rosemary Sea Salt Breadsticks from Sugar-Free Mom

Eggplant Parmesan Chips from Sugar Free Mom

Keto Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower from Sugar Free Mom

Cheesy Cauliflower Breadsticks from Sugar Free Mom

Keto Mozzarella Sticks from Sugar Free Mom

Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip from The Big Man’s World

White Cheddar Cucumber Chips from Sugar Free Mom

Sour Cream & Onion Cucumber Chips from Sugar Free Mom

Salt & Vinegar Zucchini Chips from Sugar Free Mom

Sweet & Sour Cocktail Meatballs from Sugar Free Mom

Keto Broccoli Tots from Sugar Free Mom

Keto Cheddar Biscotti from Sugar Free Mom

Keto Asparagus Tart from Sugar Free Mom

Keto BLT Dip from Joy Filled Eats

Fathead Pizza Rolls from Sugar Free Mom

Cheeseburger Calzone from Sugar Free Mom

Keto low-carb Tortilla Chips from Sugar Free Mom

Cheesy Keto Air Fryer Rolls from Sugar Free Mom

If you love buffalo chicken wings, my cookbook, Naturally Keto has delicious keto hot sauce and many keto recipes for holiday entertaining to serve to guests that don’t follow this way of eating but will enjoy anyway! Halloumi cheese sticks is another fantastic recipe to serve as a perfect snack for parties!

Low Carb Cold Appetizers

Best Keto Guacamole from Sugar Free Mom- best keto dip with fresh cut veggies or pork rinds!

Spinach Dip with fresh vegetables from Sugar Free Mom (Not quite the spinach artichoke dip that many love, but artichoke can certainly be added to this easy delicious appetizer. 

Cucumber Finger Sandwiches from Low Carb Yum

White Cheddar Cucumber Chips from Sugar-Free Mom

Greek Avocado Feta Cucumber Cups from Cookin Canuck

Quick and Easy Guacamole from Ketodiet App

Salt & Vinegar Zucchini Chips from Sugar-Free Mom

Chipotle Lime Deviled Eggs from Kalyn’s Kitchen

Sour Cream and Onion Cucumber Chips from Sugar-Free Mom

Photo Credit: Cookin Canuck

Smoked Salmon Cucumber Bites from Cookin Canuck

Pomegranate Cheese Cucumber Bites from Sugar-Free Mom

Ham and Dill Pickle Appetizer Bites from Kalyn’s Kitchen

Chicken Salad Cucumber Bites from Sugar-Free Mom

Keto Smoked Salmon Bites from Sugar Free Mom

Keto Cauliflower Hummus from Sugar Free Mom

Keto Antipasto Skewers from Sugar Free Mom

Keto Greek Feta Dip from Sugar Free Mom

Keto Cranberry Salsa from Sugar Free Mom– add on top of cucumber slices for a an easy snack or side dish with lots of flavors!

Shrimp Cocktail Sauce from Sugar Free Mom

Keto Smoked Salmon Mini Peppers from Sugar Free Mom

Easy Pico de Gallo from Sugar Free Mom

Restaurant Style Salsa from Sugar Free Mom

If you’re looking to make some sugar free low carb desserts and unsure which sugar free low carb sweeteners to use, please see my Ultimate Guide to Natural Sweeteners with Conversion Chart. 

If you are new to my website and looking to make some serious healthy eating changes for the New Year, the best way would be to start with my next 5 day Sugar detox challenge.

Also, my book, the 30 Day Sugar Elimination Diet has a 30 day meal plan which provides and option for either a low carb meal plan or a ketogenic diet meal plan. It also has many fabulous and easy recipes that have small servings from 1-4. 

You might also like my Low Carb Appetizer Board on Pinterest!

Happy New Year!

Follow Sugar-Free Mom | Brenda Bennett’s board Healthy Appetizers on Pinterest.

​Brenda Bennett is a certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, certified Sugar Detox Coach, certified Keto Coach and certified Life Coach. She has written 2 cookbooks, Sugar-Free Mom, and Naturally Keto and her 3rd book The 30-Day Sugar Elimination Diet,  is a four part program to help you detox from sugar, eliminate cravings, balance blood sugar and lose weight all while eating a delicious, nutrient dense whole foods. Meal plan offers two tracks to follow, low carb or keto. She is the founder of the Sugar Free Fresh Start course and Sugar Free Tribe weight loss membership.