Atkins® Low Carb On the Go Recipes

Tasty Starters for the Holiday Season

It is party season, with appetizers and small bites everywhere you look! Amidst the twinkling lights and tinkling laughter, add a few nibbles that align with your health goals. We have gathered some of our favorite low carb and keto appetizers, perfect for hosting or bringing to share. Whether you are looking for bites straight from the oven, or those more comfortable at room temperature, you are sure to find a recipe below to help you happily keep your commitment to a healthy lifestyle all season long.

Chilled Bites

Keto Citrus and Basil Marinated Goat Cheese

Net Carbs: 0.1 g
Soft goat cheese is granted the perfect zing with citrus zest, garlic and basil in this very simple, perfectly sharable appetizer.

Keto Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs

Net Carbs: 0.5 g
Deviled eggs are a mainstay of low carb and keto recipes, and this twist on the favorite is a fun option for any party! Everyone has their favorite version of a Bloody Mary, and this recipe is a great opportunity to modify with extra hot sauce, a dash of horseradish, or reducing the Old Bay for less celery flavor. Use this recipe as a canvas to create your own Bloody Mary masterpiece!

Keto Cranberry Cheese Bites

Net Carbs: 0.7 g
Warm, no sugar added cranberry sauce adds the perfect tang to creamy cheese rounds in this pretty and simple seasonal appetizer.

Smoked Salmon and Cucumber Philadelphia Rolls

Net Carbs: 1.2 g
Smoky salmon combines deliciously with cream cheese, scallions and fresh crisp cucumber in this low carb take on a sushi Philadelphia roll.

Keto Antipasto Skewers

Net Carbs: 1.3 g
Each skewer portions the perfect blend of all your favorite antipasto ingredients. With creamy fresh mozzarella, tangy olives and sweet grape tomatoes, this appetizer is a surefire hit!

Creamy Keto Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Dip

Net Carbs: 2.0 g
Tangy sour cream combines with cream cheese, goat cheese and savory sun-dried tomatoes for a dip perfect for all your favorite veggies and low carb crackers.

Keto Cauliflower-Parmesan Chips

Net Carbs: 2.0 g
Easy, made-at-home chips are a great way to crush cravings! These chips balance the cheesiness of parmesan with the mellow taste of cauliflower and gentle Italian seasonings for an appetizer or snack that will land on your weekly menu.

Low Carb Bourbon Bacon Jam with Grilled Halloumi

Net Carbs: 3.4 g
Patience has never paid off quite this deliciously! Slow cooked bacon and caramelized onions combine with a dash of bourbon to create a sweet and savory jam you will want to use on everything, including easy grilled halloumi cheese.

Low Carb Za’atar Air Fried Cauliflower with Herb Whipped Feta

Net Carbs: 5.6 g
The savory goodness of za’atar seasoning blend adds an earthy note to air fryer cauliflower and whipped feta. Dill and parsley contribute freshness to the whipped feta, bringing the two parts of this delightful snack together beautifully.

Low Carb Charcuterie Cups

Net Carbs: 8.1 g
Savory sundried tomato whipped feta creates the dip base for these filling and delicious low carb charcuterie cups. These are the perfect solution for single servings of everyone’s favorite charcuterie components.

Warm Nibbles

Keto Mushrooms Stuffed with Sausage and Mozzarella

Net Carbs: 0.7 g
Traditional stuffed mushrooms get a low carb update in this delicious recipe.

Keto Spicy Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers

Net Carbs: 1.0 g
Delicious garlic shines through in this simple recipe that can be a high protein snack or appetizer. Just be warned that you might also want to pack some gum if you don’t want to be left with garlic breath!

Keto Sausage Balls

Net Carbs: 1.2 g
Fluffy biscuit balls with sausage and cheese? Yes please! This simple recipe is a finger food hit that will have people coming back for seconds.

No Kidding No Filler Keto Mini Crab Cakes

Net Carbs: 2.2 g
Amazingly flavorful, these low carb crab cakes bring the texture you love without the hefty net carb count.

Keto Spicy Air Fryer Salmon Bites

Net Carbs: 2.9 g
Spicy, savory air fried salmon bites are perfectly balanced with acidic and creamy chipotle sauce in this keto friendly recipe. This recipe will quickly become an excellent reason to get out your air fryer!

Air Fryer Low Carb Mushroom Roll-Ups

Net Carbs: 3.0 g
This Italian-Mexican fusion appetizer is a low carb, air fryer taquito filled with cheesy, savory mushroom filling with an Italian flavor profile. The crunchy shell provides the perfect counter texture to the creamy mushroom filling, giving each bite the perfect balance that will make this recipe a hit!

Keto Devils on Hatchback

Net Carbs: 3.1 g
This keto friendly version of the traditional British snack “Devils on Horseback,” also known as bacon wrapped dates, uses spicy green chilies instead of dates. Gently sweetened cream cheese gives the feel of bacon wrapped dates, with the spicy hit of Hatch green chili for a delicious sharable keto snack.

Keto Stuffed Artichoke Bottoms

Net Carbs: 3.1 g
Briny artichoke and savory goat cheese meet in this simple keto friendly appetizer. If you enjoy hot artichoke dip, you might just love these three bite appetizers!

Fried Hazelnut-Crusted Calamari with Spicy Tomato Sauce

Net Carbs: 12.9 g
Perfectly tender with beloved crispy coating, this low carb take on fried calamari will amaze your taste buds. The spicy tomato sauce is the perfect complement!