by KetoFocus.com
5 Stars (1 Reviews)
Air FryerBBQDairy Free
This low carb appetizer is a crowd favorite. Whether it's game day, a potluck or you are ringing in the New Year, these bacon bourbon keto meatballs are mouthwatering flavor combination of whiskey, bbq sauce and bacon! Pop them in an air fryer for a simple snack in minutes or bake in your oven.
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Nutrition Facts
48
Servings
42
Calories
2.8g
Fat
2.7g
Protein
0.5g
Net Carb
0.6g
Total Carbs
Bacon Bourbon Keto Meatballs Recipe Video
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Meatballs Ingredients
1 pound ground beef - 6 slices bacon, diced
- 1/4 cup minced or finely diced onion
- 1 cup ground pork rinds
- 1/3 cup sugar-free BBQ Sauce, homemade or store bought
- 1/4 cup bourbon
- 1/4 cup minced parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground beef Bourbon BBQ Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar-free BBQ Sauce, homemade or store bought
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
Bacon Bourbon Keto Meatballs Directions
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Add ingredients
Add all ingredients for meatballs into a large bowl.
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Mix it
Mix with a spoon or clean hands until fully combined.
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Make meat balls
Roll into balls that are about 1 inch thick in diameter.
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Air Fryer Instructions
Place meatballs in an even single layer on the air fryer tray or basket. Air fryer at 400 degrees for 6 minutes.
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Now the sauce
To make the sauce, add bbq sauce, water and bourbon to a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat until sauce is thickened (about 10 minutes). Drizzle sauce over meatballs.
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Oven Instructions
Place meatballs in an even layer on a parchment or foil lined baking tray. Bake at 400 degrees for 9-12 minutes.
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Freezer Instructions
Place uncooked meatballs in a single layer in a freezer safe bag. Freeze to use later. To cook, thaw out the night before and cook as instructed above.
Low Carb Bacon Bourbon Meatballs
Bacon bourbon keto meatballs are juicy and have a deliciously complex flavor profile. These low carb appetizers contain bacon, whiskey and BBQ sauce. With a combination like that, they were meant to be served an your tailgating or Super Bowl party. Drizzle with a tangy BBQ bourbon sauce and this keto snack is sure to disappear fast!
Besides being the ultimate meatball that every guy dreams about, these keto meatballs are easy to make and you can cook them in the air fryer or bake them in the oven. Either way, you will be popping these beefy bacon balls into belly in no time!
Air Fryer Meatballs
I am a huge fan of cooking meatballs in the air fryer. Not only do they cook up quickly, but the air fryer produces very juicy meatballs.
It’s important to place your keto meatballs in a single layer on the air fryer tray or basket. Space them about 1/2 inch about. Crowding the air fryer with meatballs will create issues with evenly cooking your appetizer all the way.
For an air fryer to work properly, there should be even air flow surrounding the entire item of food.
Oven Instructions
If you don’t own an air fryer, you can bake these keto bacon bourbon meatballs in the oven. Simply arrange your meatballs on a parchment or foil lined baking tray. Space them about an inch apart. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 9 to 13 minutes.
Your whiskey meatballs will take longer to cook but you can cook more of them at a time compared to your air fryer which can only hold so many meatballs as it has a smaller tray or frying space.
Is Bourbon Keto?
Yes! Bourbon or whiskey is keto approved. The majority of hard liquors are considered low carb. In fact, whiskey contains zero net carbs per serving! Not only can you enjoy a shot or two of whiskey in your co*cktail but bourbon can be used to cook with as well. It imparts a delicious flavor in your keto recipes.
If you are in the California area, I highly recommend you check out Denny Bar Distillery. Their Roosevelt Rye Whiskey is 4 year old rye whiskey and works perfectly in this recipe.
Keto BBQ Sauce
It’s important that you are using a low sugar BBQ sauce in this keto meatball recipe. This keto BBQ sauce is easy to make so you could throw it together in a few minutes before to prep your bacon meatballs.
If you don’t want to make your own, you may be able to find a low sugar BBQ at your grocery store. Primal Kitchens and Lillie’s Q make low carb barbeque sauces. These are good options to have on hand and can be used in some of my other BBQ recipes, like BBQ Cheeseburger Meatloaf and BBQ Chicken.
Make Ahead Meatballs
If you are needing a keto appetizer that you can make ahead, then add this bacon bourbon keto meatballs to your list. These meatballs can be made ahead of time and stored uncooked in the freezer until the night before you want to serve them.
When you want to cook them, thaw them out in the refrigerator the night before. Then bake as instructed above either in the air fryer or the oven.
Nutritional information & Macros
Nutrition Information
Bacon Bourbon Keto Meatballs
Servings: 48
| Amount Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 42 |
| Fat | 2.8g |
| Protein | 2.7g |
| Total Carbs | 0.6g |
| Net Carbs | 0.5g |
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