Get the party started with these tasty keto bacon wrapped little smokies! They are both sweet and spicy and so much fun to eat!
Are Little Smokies Keto
Even though they are highly processed, little smokies are ok to eat in moderation when you’re on the keto diet. There is just one gram net carbs in five little smokies sausage links.
It’s important to eat enough fat on the keto diet, too. This is because the fat makes you feel full for longer and helps your body burn fat for energy instead of carbs. Little Smokies are a fantastic source of fats, with 11 grams of fat in five links.
So, yes, you can eat Little Smokies on keto. Just be careful with what kind of sauce you use with them.
Keto Appetizer
Unlike other little smoke recipes, these are a mess-free appetizer that you can serve at parties. All you have to do is insert a toothpick into each one and guests can pick them up.
No messy sauces to deal with!
The combination of sweet and spicy flavors in the rub makes these keto little smokies irresistible. As they bake, your kitchen will be filled with a tantalizing combination of spices.
From the caramelized brown sugar substitute to the earthy rosemary and thyme, this is a perfect spice blend.
Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies
In order for the bacon to bake correctly, I suggest using either thin-sliced or regular bacon. Do not use thick sliced bacon.
If the bacon is too thick, it will take too long to bake, create too much grease, and could make the Little Smokies get overcooked in the process.
It’s also important that you cut each piece of bacon into three pieces. Since Little Smokies are so small, it only takes 1/3 of a piece of bacon to wrap around each one.
Easy Party Food
You’ll be able to make these little smokies in 45 minutes or less! They are a really fast and easy party food. If you’re hosting a party, make a bunch of other keto-friendly appetizers.
I also love these keto tomato basil cream cheese pinwheels. They are savory and flaky and you can’t even tell they are low-carb.
Do you need finger food? Arrange some keto antipasto skewers. Kids love them and they are easy to make right before the party.
If you love dips, then you can’t go wrong with keto cowboy caviar. Serve the dip with some Keto BLT Egg Sliders and low-carb million dollar deviled eggs.
Sweet and Spicy Little Smokies
You can make sweet and spicy little smokies up to three days before the party. Just store them in an airtight food storage container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Then, either heat them back up in the oven or air fryer. If you reheat them in the microwave, they might become too soft.
Keto Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Little Smokies Recipe
Here is the entire list of ingredients you’ll need to make these tasty bacon wrapped little smokies. The exact measurements are located below within the printable recipe card.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Net Carbs: 3 net carbs per serving
Ingredients:
Beef Little Smokies
Regular sliced bacon (not thick sliced)
Swerve brown sugar substitute
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Paprika
Rosemary
Thyme
Cayenne pepper
Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the bacon into 3rd’s.
Wrap a piece of bacon around each Little Smokie, and place them seam side down on the baking sheet.
In a bowl, stir together the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, rosemary, thyme and cayenne pepper to taste.
Sprinkle the seasoning mixture onto the top of each bacon wrapped Little Smokie.
Bake for 35 minutes, or until the bacon is browned and crispy.
Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
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Keto Sweet and Spicy Bacon Wrapped Littled Smokies
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 24 ounces Beef Little Smokies
- 1 pound Regular Sliced Bacon
- 1/4 cup Swerve Brown Sugar Substitute
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Rosemary
- 1/4 tsp Thyme
- Cayenne Pepper to taste
- Chopped Parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the bacon into 3rd’s.
- Wrap a piece of bacon around each Little Smokie, and place them seam side down on the baking sheet.
- In a bowl, stir together the brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, rosemary, thyme and cayenne pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture onto the top of each bacon wrapped Little Smokie.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until the bacon is browned and crispy.
- Serve garnished with chopped parsley.
Keto Appetizers
If you enjoyed these easy bacon wrapped little smokies, then I have some more amazing keto appetizers you should make next. You won’t believe they are keto-friendly!
