15 low-carb appetizers to start your long weekend
There’s nothing like spending Easter around the table with family and friends, but who wants to spend the entire long weekend stuck in the kitchen? These easy Easter appetizers are your savior. Whether it’s a casual backyard lunch or a more formal family dinner, the secret to a stress-free celebration starts with appetizers.
When it comes to holiday entertaining, I’m a firm believer that the best appetizers are those that look impressive and require little effort to assemble. We want fresh flavors, variety, and most importantly, delicious food.
From crunchy seasoned crackers and creamy dips to delicious hot snacks that disappear in seconds, this collection of 15 easy Easter appetizers is designed to make your hosting job easier. Many of these can be prepared ahead of time, so you can save room for a second cup of coffee (or a cup of bubbly) while the kids hunt for eggs.
Above all? All of these recipes are low-carb and gluten-free, so everyone at the table can incorporate them without a second thought.
Low-carb and keto-friendly appetizers
zucchini slices
Zucchini slices make a great Easter appetizer. Bake according to the recipe I wrote the day before. Cut into bite-sized squares. Serve as is on a platter or insert a small skewer into the center. Serve with a delicious dipping sauce like ranch dressing.
tomato and garlic soup
Tomato and garlic soup is a great low-carb appetizer. It can also be served in small cups or shot glasses. Make it even more luxurious by topping it with slices of candied bacon or celery sticks and sprinkling with blue cheese.
Blended cottage cheese and cucumber slices
This cottage cheese dip is amazingly delicious! The cheese is blended to a smooth consistency, and the combination of ingredients is fresh and perfect for entertaining. Serve with seasoned keto crackers or simple cucumber slices.
bacon ranch cheese balls
The perfect easy Easter appetizer! Wow! Cheese balls have a wow factor and are really easy to make. Season with your favorite seasonings. For an Easter twist, you can also include shaved dark chocolate or chopped pistachios. Now I have a great idea!
mini bacon egg muffins
Cut into bite-sized pieces and you have a super simple and popular Easter appetizer. Bacon and egg muffins are a great addition to any meal. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Plus, you can use up leftover Easter ham!
easter ham canapés
Although this sugar-free ham isn’t an appetizer, you can easily make many meals using glazed ham. If you’re baking a ham this Easter, consider all the bites you can make with it. Try easy meals like ham and brie toast, air-fried teriyaki glazed ham bites, and deviled eggs with diced ham.
mini chuffle pizza
An easy and child-friendly option. Mini chaffles are topped with sugar-free marinara, mozzarella, and pepperoni and grilled until bubbly.
chicken parm meatballs
These are always reader favorites. Threaded on skewers with small basil leaves, they make an easy Easter appetizer.
Thai chicken raab (with lettuce cup)
Use our 10-minute raab recipe and serve in small portions on baby cos lettuce leaves for a zesty and light appetizer.
Cottage cheese bread with dukkah
Serve warm wedges of ranch-seasoned flatbread with a small bowl of Egyptian dukkah and olive oil for dipping.
lemon pepper wings
These lemon wings can be made in the air fryer or in the oven. The butter-lemon sauce is bright and fresh, making it the perfect light start to a heavy Easter meal.
Spinach and feta bite
Bake the frittata the day before, cut into triangles and serve with tzatziki.
Gazpacho Andalus Shooters (cold fresh tomato soup)
Make the soup the day before the event. Serve as shooters with fresh basil leaves and celery sticks, and low-carb bread croutons. Trust me, everyone will ask for this recipe!
spring roll salad
This is a 365 recipe, but it would be a shame not to include it in the roundup. Fresh shrimp with a fresh, tangy flavor. It’s so delicious! Served in lettuce cups or small two-mouth bowls with a small fork, it makes a very tasty appetizer.
Blini style keto pancakes
These keto pancakes are perfect on their own as an appetizer, but if you cut the sweetener in half and top them with cream cheese, smoked salmon, salmon roe or caviar, you’re talking my love language.
Plus, if you want some incredibly impressive Easter dessert recipes, check out our new Sweet Creations ebook. We’ve got over 100 sweet treat ideas to try this Easter.
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