These easy, high-protein, low-carb appetizers are perfect for any gathering, from creamy buffalo chicken dip to crispy coconut shrimp!
Whether you’re hosting a casual game night or a dinner party, these high-protein appetizers are easy to make and sure to impress!
Each one has at least 25% of its calories from protein and is low in carbs, making them a satisfying and healthy choice. Plus, they all come together with just eight ingredients or less.
Whether you’re craving something bold, cheesy, or crunchy, these simple and delicious appetizers are perfect for sharing. From creamy buffalo chicken dip to crispy coconut shrimp, there’s a little something for everyone.
Some of our favorites include spicy jalapeño poppers stuffed with chicken and cheese, classic chicken wings, salmon poke, and chicken satay. We hope you love them as much as we do!
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What is High Protein?
Definitions vary, but generally, high-protein foods provide 20% to 40% of their calories from protein. For example, Wikipedia defines a high-protein meal or diet as one with over 20% of calories from protein, while Diet Doctor sets a range of 25% to 35%. To learn more about how to identify high protein foods, click here.
Tasty High Protein Appetizers
High Protein Buffalo Chicken Jalapeño Poppers with Cottage Cheese
These protein buffalo chicken jalapeno poppers with cottage cheese may be healthy, but they’re also spicy, creamy, cheesy and full of flavor.
Mediterranean Keto Shrimp Salad
This Mediterranean keto shrimp salad is similar to ceviche, except it uses cooked shrimp and a Mediterranean-style dressing. It’s keto-friendly and high in protein!
High Protein Charcuterie Plate
This high-protein charcuterie board is nutritious, high in protein and fiber, and perfect for snacking or impressing guests.
Spicy Keto Edamame
If you’re looking for a spicy, savory snack or side dish that’s healthy, high in protein and fiber, and low in calories, this spicy keto edamame is it!
Keto Satay Chicken with Peanut Sauce
This keto grilled chicken satay has it all! The grilled chicken is deliciously tender and juicy and the sweet and spicy peanut sauce is addicting!
Dungeness Crab Tartare
This tasty crab tartare is bright and flavorful and shines with fresh ingredients including pre-cooked crab, avocado, garlic and lime juice.
Easy High Protein Salsa
Here’s one of the easiest and tastiest ways to make a high protein salsa in just a few minutes with a few ingredients.
Crispy, Spicy Air-Fryer Chicken Wings
These low-carb and keto air-fryer chicken wings check all the boxes: they’re crispy, spicy, easy-to-make, a little saucy, and just a few ingredients!
Shoyu Poke with Salmon
This is our absolute favorite shoyu poke recipe, which we make with sushi-grade salmon, but you can easily swap with ahi if you like!
Keto Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
Keto air fryer coconut shrimp are such a treat — they’re crispy, coconutty, and yummy when served with a spicy-sweet chili sauce!
Protein Buffalo Chicken Dip with Greek Yogurt & Cottage Cheese
This high-protein buffalo chicken dip is made without cream cheese and uses cottage cheese and Greek yogurt instead which is just as tasty and creamy!
No Rice Sushi with Smoked Salmon
Anyone can make these delicious, no-rice sushi rolls with smoked salmon at home! Plus, they’re so quick (just 15 minutes!) and easy to make.
Keto Chicken Lettuce Wraps
No more missing P.F. Chang’s lettuce wraps! These low-carb and keto chicken lettuce wraps are just as delicious and so quick and easy to make!
Seafood Shellfish Charcuterie
For a 5-star seafood charcuterie, this “board” is as easy as it gets with fresh steamed crab, raw oysters, boiled shrimp with dipping sauces.
Easy Cajun Mussels
These tender, steamed mussels in a flavorful Cajun broth look and taste amazing and are one of the easiest seafood dishes you can make!
Oven Baked Shrimp Jambalaya Skewers
Spice up your weeknights with these easy, baked shrimp jambalaya skewers, made with shrimp, bell pepper, grape tomatoes and Cajun seasoning. This recipe is just 5 ingredients and takes 8 minutes to bake!
