21 Low Carb Appetizers
Appetizers are an essential part of any lunch or dinner party. They are usually the first course and are bite-sized. Their main aim is to set the tone for the rest of the courses and prepare your taste buds for amazing flavours to come.
There are so many appetizer recipes you can try. The sky is the limit. However, if you are looking for a particular type of appetizer, things can get a little tough. For instance, if you are on a low carb diet or, for some reason, want to have low carb appetizers on your menu, you might have to dig deeper.
Don’t worry! We have got this covered for you. Below are 21 low carb appetizer recipes for you to choose from!
Guacamole
Guacamole is among the most widely enjoyed appetizer. You can serve it with garlic bread or tortilla chips. Guacamole is not just tasteful but is super easy to make.
It is a healthy choice. Although it is naturally low in carbs, you can ensure you get a low carb appetizer by adding avocados, tomatoes, cilantro, red onions, jalapeno, and lime juice. Mix everything and enjoy!
Cheese And Garlic Bread
Garlic bread is among the most favorite and widely served appetizers. It is tasteful and something you can keep on eating without even thinking.
The intense savory flavor of garlic on moist bread is just divine. It is a known fact that garlic bread is quite high in carbs. Most people think they can’t enjoy garlic bread as they are on a low carb diet. However, it isn’t true.
This cheese and garlic bread recipe is not just tasteful but is low in carbs as well. It is loaded with garlicky flavor, plus you get cheese as well. Plus, it is super easy to make. So, it’s a win-win situation.
Avocado Fries
Avocado fries are healthy and delicious, perfect for appetizers and snacks. The low carb coating is crispy and tasteful. These fries are made using almond flour and parmesan cheese breading.
Dip the avocado slices first in egg whites and then in the low carb breading mixture. To ensure these avocado fries are healthy, don’t fry them in oil. Instead, bake them or air fry them. These fries are delicious and go well with your favorite low carb dip.
Onion Rings
Who doesn’t love onion rings for appetizers? They are crispy, tasteful and you can keep going for more and more. Above all, they fit your low carb requirement as well.
All you have to do is mix heavy cream and eggs together. Dip the onion rings in heavy cream and egg mixture and then in Coconut flour and parmesan cheese. Bake until they are golden and crispy.
Zucchini Tots
Zucchini tots are delicious. They are crispy from the outside, which is very satisfying. Zucchini tots are straightaway healthy. This particular recipe is created for those who follow a low carb diet.
These tots are super easy to make. You can make them using freshly shredded zucchini, egg, coconut flour, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning. Bake these in the oven or air fryer and enjoy the crunchy flavour.
You can serve these with your favorite dips and enjoy. This recipe is perfect for appetizers or snacks.
Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
Who doesn’t love buffalo chicken wings? But when you are on a vegan or low carb diet or simply want to try something else, buffalo cauliflower wings seem like a great and appetizing dish to try.
This dish is super easy to make, and above all, it is a perfect way to add more veggies to your diet. You can make these using almond flour, eggs, garlic powder, buffalo sauce and cauliflower florets. Dip the florets in a mixture and bake or air fry until they are crispy and tasteful.
Pizza Roll-Ups
Who doesn’t love pizza? It is tasteful, wholesome and cheesy. Now the crust is a big source of carbs, and since we are talking about low carb appetizers, we are going to make some changes and give you delicious, very satisfying low carb pizza roll-ups.
These roll-ups are made using only three ingredients, i.e. cheese slices, pepperonis and marinara sauce. The base for this pizza is the cheese slices. Bake them, top woth peparoni and marinara and roll tehm up. Isn’t it simple?
Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are classic appetizers. These are super simple to make and are quite healthy as well. Plus, you can customize it to your liking.
So, you can make them low carb as well. All you have to do is mix egg yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar. Mix the ingredients and fill the egg whites.
Simple yet tasteful deviled eggs are ready to be served! You can happily make them in large batches.
Bacon, Cheese And Egg Sliders
Craving sliders on a low carb diet? No problem at all! You can serve delicious bacon, cheese and egg sliders as appetizers without worrying amount the carbs. This recipe is super smart!
We have skipped carbs altogether. So instead of slider buns, we are using egg whites! The hardboiled egg whites have avocado, bacon and cheese in the centre. Secure with toothpicks and let your guests indulge in the goodness of a low carb diet effortlessly!
Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella sticks are cheesy, rich and super delicious. The crispy crust and the gooey and stringy cheese inside is heavenly. Mozzarella sticks are popular appetizers.
You simply can’t stop eating them. Serve them with your favourite dip, and they are a hit. Low carb mozzarella sticks are just as tasteful as regular ones.
You can make these by dipping the mozzarella sticks first in egg and hem in a mixture of coconut flour, almond flour, parmesan cheese and spices. Bake or air fry them until crisp. Enjoy!
Jalapeno Poppers
Jalapeno poppers are yet another popular and delicious appetizer. These are tasteful, easy to make and low in carb.
Filled with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon, these jalapeno poppers are very appetizing. You can bake them or air fry them. Make these in large batches and serve them to your guests. These will get instantly popular among kids and adults alike.
Asparagus Fries
We have French fries, sweet potato fries, and then we have asparagus fries. You might find it a bit unusual but trust me when I say you have to try these!
Asparagus fries are utterly delicious. They are crunchy, crispy, healthy and low in carbs. Crusted with a mixture of almond flour, parmesan cheese and spices, these fries are super easy to make.
You can happily make them in large batches, and the guests will fall in love with them. These healthy fries are a great addition to your parties. They are perfect appetizers and snacks for both kids and adults.
Bacon-Wrapped Cheese Sticks
Are you looking for an easy and quick low carb appetizer for your party? Well, you might find hundreds of low carb appetizer recipes, but you won’t find a recipe as simple and quick as this one.
Bacon-wrapped cheese sticks are the simplest and easiest appetizer you can ever make. It is made using only two ingredients, i.e. bacon and cheese sticks.
These sticks are quick, low carb and utterly delicious. Make them whenever you want, and enjoy a low carb appetizer or snack.
Pigs In A Blanket
Pigs in a blanket are quite a dramatic name. The visual appearance of this appetizer is just as dramatic. This dish is literally a pig (sausage) in a blanket.
The pig is sausage, whereas the blanket is a batter made from cream cheese, egg, almond flour and mozzarella cheese. Dip the sausages in the batter and bake or air fry until they are done. This appetizer is low in carbs and very tasteful.
Cheese Bombs
Fluffy, cheesy, and light cheese bombs are a blast at any party. These are perfect appetizers you can serve.
The best thing about these cheese bombs is that they are made using only four ingredients. Start by using low carb biscuit dough, egg, milk and cheddar cheese. These cheese bombs are airy, light, fluff, cheesy and low in carb. Try these, and I am sure your guests will love them.
Feta Cheese And Spinach Pinwheels
Pinwheels are yet another classic appetizer dish. They are visually appealing and look very artistic.
The best part is they have so many different variations. Because of their versatility, you can easily make low carb pinwheels as an appetizer for your party. This low carb pinwheel recipe uses two main ingredients, i.e. feta cheese and spinach.
The preparation is quite elaborate so, if you are hosting a small party at your home with a few friends and family, go for this recipe. As you will have to spend some time in preparing it. But once you are done, the result will please you very much.
Buffalo Wings
Nothing can compete with Buffalo wings. They are probably the most loved and consumed appetizers out there.
So, if you want to keep the Buffalo wings spirit livid and still want them to be low carb, we have just the right recipe for you. This recipe is super easy.
All you have to do is bake the chicken wings and toss them in a mixture of hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and butter. Low carb Buffalo wings are ready to serve. What are you waiting for? Dig in!
Jalapeño And Bacon Taquitos
If you are hosting a Mexican themed party and want a low carb appetizer recipe, you are in luck! This taquitos recipe is super quick and utterly delicious.
It is made using only four ingredients. The taquitos shell is cheddar cheese! Bake it and then add a mixture of cream cheese, jalapeno and bacon. Add the mixture to the slice, roll it and serve. It can’t get any easier than this, can it?
Bacon-Wrapped Zucchini Fries
We have already discussed zucchini fries. They are super healthy, low in carbs, crispy and delicious. Now we are taking these humble zucchini fries to another level.
All you have to do is wrap these fries in bacon, and that’s all. The only thing you have to do is twice bake these fries. First with batter and then wrap each one in bacon.
Bake again until it is cooked through. These bacon-wrapped zucchini fries are very tasteful and difficult to resist.
Spinach Artichoke Dip
No appetizer is complete without a dip. There are hundreds of dips you can make, but spinach and artichoke dip have a very special place.
No dip can compete with this one. It is rich, creamy, simple and very tasteful. Now we all know how to make this dip, but by making some minor changes, we can turn it into a low carb dip.
This involves feta cheese, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, heavy cream, sour cream, mayonnaise, spices, spinach and artichokes. Try this low carb dip and fall in love with it.
Smoked Salmon Bites
This low carb appetizer is very refreshing and tasteful. It is super easy to make and visually appetizing as well.
The piece of smoked salmon sits on a bed of cream cheese mixture on a slice of cucumber. The layers of textures and flavors are divine. This recipe is a must-try!
Conclusion
So the next time you are planning a party and looking for low carb appetizer ideas, you won’t have to look far. This list of low carb appetizers gives you a wide spectrum of different recipes that are tasteful and super easy to make. Let us know which low carb appetizer idea you liked the most and why?
About the Author
Camellia Jones is an editor at Twigs Cafe. She rounds up all the delicious food from the web for specific diets. She likes to spend the rest of her time with her children.
