16 Best Low-Carb BBQ Recipes (Backyard Party Recipes)

All these low-carb BBQ recipes for the summer season is all you need to enjoy a yummy backyard feast! From top-notch entrees to appetizers and I even toss in a couple of drinks for you to serve your family and guests.

Have fun in the sun and serve up some incredible eats, that are low carb, satisfying and will curb those summer cravings.

How to make a low-carb keto BBQ

A summer barbecue usually involves hamburger buns, chips, garlic bread, and nachos. But you can easily make delicious and easy keto barbecue recipes instead of your family favorites.

If you are on the low carb or keto diet, hosting or attending dinner can be tricky. Check out my list of recipes that will win over anyone who stops in for a bite! From easy appetizers, slow-cooked entrees and much more.

These easy healthy recipes are family-friendly and all made with simple ingredients that you can find (and afford) in your local grocery store).

Keto barbecue sauces

Barbecue sauces and salad dressing can be packed with added sugar and unhealthy oils. Once you learn some easy low-carb and keto recipes for the BBQ, you’ll never buy store-bought again.

Best BBQ Sauce recipe

Before starting with the best healthy holiday recipes for your next grilling party, you need to have your own homemade sugar-free keto barbecue sauce.

Regular high sugar barbecue sauce can have up to 10 grams of sugar per tablespoon. That will guarantee to knock you out of ketosis. And when you want to stay within your daily carb limits over the holiday summer season, making your own tangy keto BBQ sauce recipe is so easy.

Magic 1-minute mayonnaise recipe

The easiest way to make homemade mayonnaise is with 1 egg, your favorite oil, and your choice of flavors such as vinegar, apple cider vinegar, salt, pepper, herbs, and spices.

Easy healthy salad dressing recipe

The best recipe for homemade salad dressing is made with only a few ingredients and has zero carbs.

Barbecue appetizers recipe

It’s always nice to have a few healthy snacks and appetizers before your BBQ is ready to eat. There’s even keto garlic bread, keto taco shells, and guacamole too.

Cheesy keto garlic bread recipe

Cheesy keto garlic bread has to be the most popular keto bread recipe ever. It’s buttery and packed with favor. It’s soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Your family will come back for seconds.

Keto nacho recipe

Keto nachos are one of the favorite appetizers the whole family loves during BBQ season. Homemade Fat Head tortillas piled high with all your favorite nacho fixings. A low carb, sugar-free, and gluten-free appetizer.

Keto cheese taco shells recipe

Avocado salsa (guacamole) recipe

Change things up this summer and whip up a batch or two of this homemade avocado salsa (keto guacamole). Pair with crisp veggies, top your burgers with it, or your nachos. This avocado salsa goes with almost everything — an easy way to use up fresh produce from your garden.

Mini stuffed peppers recipe

Cream cheese stuffed peppers are a bite-size snack that anyone will love. Sweet peppers that are stuffed with cream cheese and herbs. I guarantee you can’t eat just one.

Devilled eggs recipe

You can’t have a party without high-protein keto deviled eggs. Learn how to make the easiest hard-boiled eggs, and you have a simple appetizer to greet your guests.

Healthy easy BBQ salads

These are the most popular healthy salads that are quick and easy to make and only require a few ingredients. Tasty and delicious, filling too.

Cauliflower couscous recipe

The cauliflower couscous recipe is always a winner for any healthy barbecue. You can quickly make some homemade mint yogurt sauce that you drizzle over the top, to make a complete meal. Light, refreshing, and a great way to kick start your menu for the night.

Keto Mexican coleslaw recipe

This healthy coleslaw recipe is a tasty variation of a traditional bbq coleslaw. It’s refreshing with a delicious lime dressing.

Healthy BBQ meat recipes

The best delicious healthy BBQ meat recipes can be served as a main dish or a side dish or even a starter.

Keto Mexican chicken burger recipe

You can easily cook these Mexican chicken burgers on the BBQ grill to give an authentic smokey BBQ flavor. It offers a South of the Border flavor that you can top with crisp lettuce, a slice of fresh tomato, keto avocado salsa, and Mexican coleslaw for a complete healthy Mexican barbecue meal plan.

Keto slow-cooker pulled pork recipe

You can make this slow-cooker pulled pork recipe ahead of time and wow your barbecue guests with the amazing delicious flavors. Serve in hamburger buns or on top of a healthy salad.

This keto pulled pork is tender, juicy, and flavorful.

Keto sheet pan fajitas recipe

You can cook sheet pan fajitas on the BBQ grill for delicious tender steak, and flavorful veggies all in one dish that only takes a few minutes to prep.

ABC burger recipe

Healthy barbecue chicken burgers are so easy to make ahead then cook n the grill once your guests arrive.

Keto tandoori chicken recipe

Three simple ingredients are all you need tandoori chicken cooked on the BBQ. Your family and friends will love the flavor of this barbecued chicken. Pair with some cauliflower rice and yogurt sauce.

Healthy drinks for a BBQ

It is so important to stay hydrated in the summer months as the temperature rises. But what are the best sugar-free drinks you can make at home? These easy delicious recipes are sugar-free and refreshing too.

Sugar-free berry chia drink recipes

On the hunt for a colorful and sugar-free drink? This sugar-free chia fresca drink recipe is light, refreshing, and a high-protein drink to fuel your body. Easy to make and hydrating on a hot summer day.

Sugar-free flavored water recipes

See all the quick and easy ways to flavor water that will encourage your children to drink more water. They’re a colorful way to dress up water when you serve your family and guests. Fresh fruit and vegetables will add flavor and color to your drink. What’s your favorite combination?

How to eat keto at barbecues?

If you find it difficult to navigate family holiday meals and stay on your keto diet, these easy family meals will help. These 100 tips and tricks will ensure you know how to eat out and stay low-carb.

What are your go-to low-carb bbq recipes to whip up in the summer months? Please leave a comment below.