The Super Bowl is right around the corner, and it’s already time to start gearing up for a day filled with nail-biting events and lots of cheering, jumping, and, of course, snacks. If you’re on a keto diet, don’t let the carb temptations of the Super Bowl derail everything you’ve worked hard for.
No, we don’t mean passing on finger foods while watching the championship game. Instead, you can whip up some keto-friendly snacks while keeping your weight loss goals on track. Here are 18 of the best keto-friendly football snacks that keto nutritionists swear will complete your Super Bowl experience.
Football season appetizers are almost always carb-heavy dishes, like fries or potato chips. But we’ve got the perfect game day keto appetizer recipe that’s just as good —keto guacamole fries.
Sliced-up avocados covered in pork rind breading and air-fried to perfection, this snack will have you licking your fingers — even your carb-eating friends will ask for seconds!
Ditch the potato croquettes for keto bacon bites. Filled with cheese-covered bacon and coated with crunchy pork rinds, this crispy, creamy, and savory football snack will keep you on your toes (without the guilt!).
Sliders are a football game staple. While traditional recipes carbo-load on this dish, you can create your own keto-friendly version of sliders with keto-friendly buns, ground beef, some vegetables, and a dash of crushed pork rinds. It’s pure fat, protein, and guilt-free goodness.
Want to indulge in tacos while watching the championships? No problem! Switch out flour or corn taco shells with pork rinds to create a crunchy, tasty, and low-carb taco feast.
Think cauliflowers can’t make for a tantalizing Super Bowl snack? Think again! Coated with crispy pork rinds and drizzled in buffalo sauce, these keto buffalo cauliflower bites will have your mouth watering with every bite you take.
You can never go wrong with pizza during a football game. Instead of ordering out and making an unplanned cheat day with high-carb pizza crust, you can make your own with half a bag of pork rinds from these brands for a crunchy and keto-friendly pizza topped with your favorite vegetables and meat.
Craving for Southern food staples to match game-day jitters? We’ve got you. These keto Nashville hot chicken and waffle sliders will add a fun twist to your appetizer and leave you wanting more.
Whoever said onion rings can’t be keto obviously hasn’t tried substituting breadcrumbs with crunchy pork rinds. Not only are pork rind-covered onion rings low-carb, but they’re also a tasty finger food that you can spice up with your favorite keto dipping sauces.
When the game gets too intense, you’ll need something crunchy to munch on so you don’t end up biting your nails down to the quick. These pork rind nachos are perfect for just that. Crunchy, salty, and simply irresistible, you’ll need to whip up a couple of these for you and your friends on championship day.
Chick-fil-A probably sounds super good on Super Bowl day. But their chicken nuggets aren’t exactly keto-friendly. Instead of getting an easy takeout, why not spend the day before making a whole bucket of keto chicken nuggets?
Replacing breadcrumbs with pork rinds or chicharrones, this football snack will have you eating nugget after nugget without guilt.
If sweets are what you crave during an intense football match, you’ll be happy to hear there’s a way to make your favorite Krispy Kreme donuts keto-friendly. With keto ingredients mixed all together and baked to perfection, every bite will taste like the real thing — you won’t even notice you’re eating keto-compliant and gluten-free!
Want something filling and fueling to give you the energy to shout, cheer, and jump around during the match? These keto roast beef sandwiches have got you covered. Made with roast beef and onions sandwiched between pork rind buns, this recipe is a delicious and unique take on your favorite Boston delicacy.
If roast beef sandwiches sound too savory, try this low-carb keto BLT chaffle sandwich. Filled with the best BLT sandwich toppings in a bed of pork rind buns, this recipe is a mix of refreshing, savory, crunchy, and just plain goodness!
You can’t watch a football game without the iconic Philly cheesesteak. Make your own keto-friendly version with this keto Philly bites recipe. It’s all the flavors you’re looking for in a tiny bite-sized package — perfect for eating while cheering on your team.
An intense, jaw-dropping football game calls for a snack with a unique kick. These keto pork rind pickles will give you just the right mix of sour and salty. Pair it with your favorite low-carb dipping sauce, and every bite will be an explosion of flavors.
If you just want the classic American burger to savor while watching the championship game, keto jalapeño popper burgers are your best friends. It’s a no-bun burger recipe that uses pork rinds and ground beef to sandwich tasty cream cheese, onions, and jalapeños — sure to satisfy you and fuel your energy.
Level up your football game snacks with this unique twist on Thai spring rolls. Using chicharrones, mangos, fresh vegetables, and herbs, low-carb spring rolls with pork rinds are a refreshing snack with textures and flavors that will satisfy your palate.
Don’t feel like eating a whole box of pizza during game day? Make them bite-sized and keto-friendly with these keto pizza bites. Add an assortment of your favorite pizza toppings on the pork rinds crust and you’ve got yourself an easy and tasty dish to snack on while watching the action.
Who says keto dieters can’t indulge in tasty snacks while watching the Super Bowl? These recipes will satisfy your game-day cravings and keep you away from the carb temptations. The best part is they’re all easy to make! Whip ‘em up the day before and enjoy your keto-friendly feast come championship night.
