Low-Carb Recipes
Dishes categorized as low-carb recipes on this website have no (or minimal) grains, starchy vegetables, or fruits that are high in carbohydrates. On the other hand, I have included non-starchy vegetables (here’s a list), animal-based proteins, nuts, seeds, and low-carb fruits.
These recipes may or may not be appropriate for you, depending on how low your carbohydrate intake is. (Technically, any sort of food could fit into a low-carb diet, though you’d have to cut extremely tiny portions for higher-carb options.)
Those following a very low carbohydrate diet (20-50 g of net carbohydrate per day) will need to modify some of the recipes. This dietary pattern is often referred to as a keto diet. Some of the recipes below that fit this way of eating have “keto” in the title, though not all do.
One of the biggest areas of confusion I encounter when talking low-carb with people is which veggies are high in carbs. Some vegetables, like rutabaga, have moderate carb content and fall into a gray area. To make things simple, here are some common high-carb veggies that don’t align well with this way of eating:
- Potatoes
- Sweet potatoes and yams
- Peas
- Corn
- Winter squashes (including pumpkin)
- Parsnips
IMVHO, one of the biggest benefits of low-carb for weight loss over calorie-focused approaches is that you don’t have to count! Some people have great success with this approach simply by refraining from certain foods. Though it’s not how I lost weight, low-carb is considered one of the evidence-based strategies for weight management.
My family enjoys many meals that happen to be low-carb.
Here are a few of our favorite low-carb recipes:
- Frozen Chicken Wings in Air Fryer (Buffalo Wings!)
- Keto Zucchini Boats with Chorizo
- Keto Deviled Eggs
And here are the most recent recipes in this category:
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Air Fryer Bolognese Sauce (Spaghetti Bolognese in Air Fryer)
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What Temperature to Air Fry Spaghetti Squash? (Air Fryer)
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Air Fryer Cabbage Steaks or Wedges (Recipe + VIDEO!)
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Air Fryer Whole Carrots Recipe (Whole Carrots in Air Fryer)
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Air Fryer Tofu Bowl (Keto Tofu Air Fryer Recipes)
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Smoked Portobello Mushrooms (Recipe + VIDEO!)
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Summer Berry Salad (Gluten Free, Low Carb, Keto)
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How to Reheat McDonalds Burger in Air Fryer
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Squash in Air Fryer without Breading Recipe (Yellow Squash)
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Air Fryer Turkey Burgers Recipe (No Breadcrumbs)
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Pork Shoulder Air Fryer Recipe (Air Fryer Pork Shoulder Roast)
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Homemade Italian Fennel Sausage Recipe (Meat Grinder)
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Pulled Pork Salad Bowl Recipe (Keto, Low Carb Carnitas)
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Orange Chicken Salad with Strawberries (Whole30, Paleo)
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Diet Lemonade Recipe (Sugar-Free, Keto Lemonade)
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Ready Meals in Air Fryer (Can you cook ready meals in an air fryer?)
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Frozen Salmon in Air Fryer (Salmon Fillets Recipe)
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Air Fryer Stuffed Burgers with Cheese (Juicy Lucy Recipe)
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Frozen Burgers in Air Fryer (Hamburger Patties Recipe + VIDEO!)
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Roasted Baby Carrots Air Fryer Recipe (with Calories)
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Sardine Salad Sandwich Wrap (Keto, Low Carb Recipe)
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Keto Eggplant Fries Air Fryer Recipe (Low Carb, Gluten Free)
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Fat Flush Soup Recipe (Fat Burning Soup)
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Keto Onion Rings Air Fryer Recipe and Calories (Low Carb)
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Keto Fried Green Beans (Air Fryer Keto Green Bean Fries)
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Fermented Lemons (Preserved Lemon Recipe + VIDEO)
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Precooked Brats in Air Fryer (How Long to Cook Pre Cooked Brats)
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Frozen Jumbo Shrimp in Air Fryer (Recipe + Calories Info)
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Keto Blueberry Smoothie (Recipe + VIDEO!)
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Canned Salmon Salad No Mayo (Keto, Low Carb, Paleo)
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Turkey Bacon in Air Fryer Oven (Recipe and Calories)
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Low-Carb Keto Big Mac Salad Bowl (Recipe + VIDEO!)
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Air Fryer Scallops (Scallops in Air Fryer Recipe)
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Keto Mini Quiche (Crustless Low Carb Mini Quiche)
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Low Calorie Teriyaki Sauce (Low Sugar Teriyaki Sauce Recipe)
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Tempeh Bolognese Sauce Recipe (Vegan, Low Carb, Low Calorie)
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Low Carb Keto Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls Recipe
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Air Fryer Chicken Schnitzel (Keto, Low Carb)
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Air Fryer Stuffed Mini Peppers (Bell Pepper Nachos Air Fryer)
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Chicken Bratwurst with Pork (Chicken Brats Recipe)
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Keto Beef Jerky (Homemade Epic Bars Recipe)
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Keto Trail Mix Recipe (Low Carb Trail Mix)