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 Oysters Recipe (Time and Temp)
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Frozen Bacon in Air Fryer Recipe (Air Fryer Frozen Bacon)
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Polish Sausage in Air Fryer (Kielbasa Recipe with Time and Temp)
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How many carbs in blueberries? (+ Keto Blueberry Smoothie)
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Frozen Chicken Thighs in Air Fryer Recipe (Crispy Skin!)
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Boiled Radishes Recipe (Keto Potatoes)
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Old Fashioned Salmon Patties Air Fryer (Old Bay Salmon Cakes)
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Air Fryer Halibut Recipe (Panko Breaded)
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Keto Crackers Recipe (Low Carb Crackers)
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Egg Salad for Weight Loss (Recipe and Calories Info)
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How many calories in one air fried chicken wing? (+ Wings Recipe)
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Trader Joe’s Chicken Shawarma Thighs (Air Fryer Wrap or Bowl)
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Frozen Waffles in Air Fryer (Eggo, Protein Waffles, Mini Waffles)
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Air Fryer Potato Skins Recipe (Low Carb Potato Skins)
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Keto Cheese Sauce Recipe (Is Cheese Keto Friendly?)
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Frozen Raw Meatballs in Air Fryer Recipe (Uncooked Meatballs)
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Air Fryer Rotisserie Cornish Hen Recipe and Calories Info
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Air Fryer Frozen Vegetables (No more mushy frozen veggies!)
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Keto Pumpkin Seeds Recipe (Are Pumpkin Seeds Keto?)
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Air Fryer Parmesan Crisps (Keto Protein Crisps Recipe)
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Homemade Sausage (Chicken Feta Sausage Recipe)
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London Broil Instant Pot Recipe (Instant Pot London Broil)
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Air Fried Chicken Leg Quarter (Calories + Keto Air Fryer Recipe)
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Air Fryer Bone In Ribeye Steak Recipe (with Calories)
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Air Fryer Lamb Shoulder Chops Recipe
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Frozen Cod in Air Fryer Recipe
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Air Fryer BBQ Chicken Breast Recipe (Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken)
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Keto Greek Salad for Weight Loss (with Dressing)
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Frozen Green Beans (Air Fryer Time and Temp)
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Reheat Rotisserie Chicken in Air Fryer (Leftovers Recipe)
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Chick Fil A Kale Crunch Salad Recipe (Apple Cider and Dijon Mustard Vinaigrette)
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How to Render Lard in a Crock Pot (Render Pork Fat Slow Cooker)
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Frozen Tilapia Air Fryer Recipe (How to Air Fry Frozen Tilapia)
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Elk Burger Recipe (Best Juicy Elk Burgers)
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Elk Meatloaf Recipe (Ground Elk Meatloaf)
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Air Fryer Sausage and Peppers (Air Fryer Italian Sausage)
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Cod Liver Pate Recipe with Smoked Oyster
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Ground Turkey Jerky Recipe – No Dehydrator Needed!
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Refrigerator Dill Pickles No Sugar- Sugar Free Refrigerated Pickles
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Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs (No Breadcrumbs) Keto Recipe
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Frozen Bison Burger Air Fryer Recipe (Hamburger Patties)
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Dandelion Vinegar Recipe (How to Make Dandelion Vinegar)