Best Keto Soul Food Recipes

Chitterlings are classic and keto-friendly, so you can enjoy this hearty meal guiltlessly. They contain 0g net carbs and are high in fat.

Okra and tomatoes are low-carb veggies usually served as a side dish. The chicken makes this one-pot dish complete and extra yummy. You need 7 ingredients and a little patience.

Waffles and fried chicken is an all-time favorite, but the classic dish is nothing near keto. My recipe uses low-carb almond flour, and an air fryer replaces the deep fryer.

You need about 30 minutes and 7 ingredients to make this sumptuous comfort food. No breading is required, but the results are delicious and crispy.

These juicy low-carb pork chops take less than 30 minutes to cook. They will give you the feel-good soul food vibes without interfering with your keto goals.

The soul food menu isn’t complete without grits, but the grains and extra carbs aren’t keto. This recipe replaces regular cornmeal with cauliflower rice to make a hearty, low-carb delicacy.

If you ever need keto soul food recipes for chicken thighs, this is the bomb. The dish comes together in less than 30 minutes and uses simple ingredients.

This dish mimics the Southern fried chicken minus the chicken and breadcrumbs. Cube steaks are breaded in almond flour to make a low-carb version.

My homemade dry rub and keto BBQ sauce are the secret ingredients in this magical dish. The goodness in this food is indescribable.

This meatloaf recipe will bring back your childhood memories without the extra carbs. Almond flour replaces breadcrumbs to make this gluten-free delicacy.

These fish cakes are a riot of flavors giving your taste buds an unforgettable experience in a keto-friendly way. They’re high in proteins and low in carbs.

You can never go wrong with chicken wings, and this particular dish is perfect low-carb soul food. Remember to use keto brown sugar in the jerk spice blend.

Have Maryland-style crab cakes without breadcrumbs using this easy recipe. You can make the crab cakes in your air fryer or a skillet!

Collard greens with ham hocks are as traditional as they can get and are already keto-friendly. This side dish makes holidays like Thanksgiving and Sunday dinners extra special.

This is a great option for anyone looking for a low-carb delicious soul food side. The cabbage is fried in bacon fat, and the result is keto and nutritious.

If you need cornbread dressing without corn meal, this recipe is your fix. You’ll get equally amazing results using almond flour. This dish has only 4g net carbs.

Cornbread is a traditional Southern delicacy that nobody is willing to let go of. This recipe replaces cornmeal with almond flour, and the dish comes together in about 30 minutes.

Grits are staple and tasty but loaded with carbs. Try this recipe if you’re looking for a keto way to make grits, but don’t care for cauliflower. It replaces cornmeal with almond flour.

Radishes serve as perfect substitutes for potatoes in this side dish, so you’re still covered if cauliflower isn’t your favorite.

Who doesn’t love mac and cheese? The only issue is the extra carbs from the pasta. This recipe replaces pasta with cauliflower to make a tasty, keto side dish.

If you need a super-easy way to make your cabbage, try this. It takes less than 10 minutes in an instant pot and 6 ingredients to cook.

Most keto soul food recipes are easy to follow. This coleslaw side takes less than 5 minutes to make and requires simple ingredients.

If you grew up eating the Southern potato salad, you might have a problem finding a matching keto alternative. This dish does the magic by replacing potatoes with cauliflower.

This recipe allows you to make the most delicious, keto-friendly crab-mushroom dish in under 30 minutes. Avocado oil mayonnaise keeps things low-carb without compromising on the taste. 

If you enjoy West African Jollof rice, this low-carb version will do justice to your taste buds while keeping your keto goals on track.

This lime pie uses simple ingredients, has no added sugar and doesn’t require baking. A zero-carb monk fruit sweetener replaces regular sugar in this dish.

The secret ingredients for this dessert are coconut flour, almond flour and fresh strawberries. It’s sweet, easy to make and great for keto.

A carrot cake is a popular staple dessert, yummy but keto-unfriendly. This low-carb carrot cake is super delicious without the extra carbs.

This is an easy recipe for a sweet, sugar-free keto cake. It uses simple ingredients, and the result is moist, fluffy and light.

Here’s a flavorful cheesecake made from almond flour instead of the regular high-carb flour and carb-free granular monk fruit sweetener.