Keto recipes for Spicy
Spicy keto recipes with chili, harissa, sambal and chipotle, from Asian skillets and curries to chili con carne and buffalo wings.
More categories in Taste
This is how this recipe dimension is split, including the current number of published recipes.
Latest posts
12 of 17 matching posts.
Keto Pumpkin Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk and Spinach
Keto pumpkin curry with chicken thighs, Hokkaido, red curry paste, coconut milk and spinach: approx. 8 g net carbs and 46 g fat per serving, done in 45 minutes.
Keto Pumpkin and Ground Lamb Skillet with Feta and Mint
Middle Eastern-style keto skillet with ground lamb, Hokkaido pumpkin, cumin, feta, mint and yogurt: approx. 7 g net carbs, 45 g fat per serving, done in 30 min.
Keto Grill Rub Without Sugar: The Spice Mix for Everything Off the Grate
Keto grill rub without brown sugar: paprika, cumin, mustard seed and erythritol, approx. 0.7 g net carbs per serving - keeps for six months in a jar.
Keto Cauliflower Wings from the Air Fryer
Spicy keto cauliflower wings from the air fryer: ready in approx. 35 minutes, only approx. 4 g net carbs and 24 g fat per serving, without wheat flour.
Keto Thai Basil Beef (Pad Krapao)
Keto Thai basil beef in the style of Pad Krapao: 4 g net carbs, 26 g fat, 30 g protein per serving. Spicy, aromatic, and ready in 15 minutes.
Keto Chipotle Pulled Pork Bowl
Keto Chipotle Pulled Pork Bowl: slow-braised pork shoulder with a chipotle rub, 3 g net carbs, 30 g fat, 35 g protein - a meal-prep favorite.
Keto Kimchi Beef Skillet
Keto kimchi beef skillet: spicy ground beef with kimchi and zucchini - 6 g net carbs, 29 g fat, 28 g protein, ready in 20 minutes.
Keto Chorizo Cauliflower Skillet
Keto chorizo cauliflower skillet: spicy chorizo with cauliflower, bell pepper and spinach. 6 g net carbs, 35 g fat, 20 g protein, ready in 25 minutes.
Keto Jalapeno Cheese Soup with Bacon
Keto jalapeno cheese soup with bacon and cheddar: creamy, spicy, and filling - 5g net carbs, 38g fat, 20g protein, ready in 25 minutes.
Keto Shakshuka with Harissa
Keto shakshuka with harissa: poached eggs in spicy tomato sauce, 7 g net carbs and 22 g fat per serving - vegetarian and ready in 20 minutes.
Keto Shrimp with Sambal and Bok Choy
Keto shrimp with sambal oelek and bok choy: spicy and savory, 5 g net carbs, 22 g fat, 24 g protein. Asian-style stir-fry ready in 15 minutes.
Keto Mapo Tofu
Keto Mapo Tofu, Sichuan-style: silken tofu in a spicy chili and ground beef sauce, 5 g net carbs, 28 g fat, vegetarian option, ready in 20 minutes.
About this category
Heat adds excitement to low-carb cooking, and most chili-based seasonings are very low in carbs. This category gathers recipes with a noticeable kick, such as Thai basil beef, mapo tofu, buffalo chicken wings with a blue cheese dip and chili con carne without beans. Each uses a different source of heat, from fresh chilies to fermented pastes.
The main pitfall with spicy food on keto is store-bought sauces. Sriracha, sweet chili sauce, gochujang and many curry pastes contain sugar, sometimes a lot. Check labels and use small amounts, or choose plain chili flakes, fresh peppers and spice blends without additives. Fat in the dish, like coconut milk, cheese or sour cream, softens the heat and balances the flavor.
Adjust the spice level to your taste. Start with less chili than the recipe calls for if you are unsure, since you can always add more at the end. Removing seeds and membranes from fresh chilies reduces the heat noticeably. Serve cooling sides like cucumber salad, avocado or a dollop of sour cream. Many spicy dishes, especially stews and curries, keep well and often taste even more rounded the next day.