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African Keto Sides

The right side dish can completely pull a meal together, and African sides do that better than almost anything. They are full of bold flavor, made with simple ingredients, and they pair so well with everything from soups to grilled meats. I love how easy it is to build a whole spread just from the sides alone. And yes, every single recipe here is low carb. You get all that incredible flavor without any of the guilt.

Check out favorites like Air Fryer Frozen Okra, African Pepper Sauce, Riced Cabbage, Peppered Gizzard, and Air Fryer Chicken Hearts. They go with just about everything and are so easy to throw together.

  • african side dishes
    Sukuma Wiki (Kenyan Collard Greens)
  • Gome Wat in a pot
    Gomen Wat (Ethiopian Collard Greens)
  • asun meat peppered goat meat ready to eat
    Asun Recipe (Peppered Goat Meat)
  • air fryer chicken gizzard on a white plate.
    Air Fryer Chicken Gizzards
  • air fryer chicken hearts ready to eat
    Air Fryer Chicken Hearts
  • African Snail Recipe (Peppered Snails)
    Snail Recipe (African Peppered Snails)
  • Pili Pili Sauce
  • chicken hearts in a skillet
    Chicken Hearts with Mushrooms
  • plate of spicy boiled peanuts
    Instant Pot Boiled Peanuts
  • niter kibbeh in a mason jar.
    Niter Kibbeh - Ethiopian Spiced Clarified Butter
  • Kachumbari - Kenyan tomato and onion salad featured image
    Kachumbari (Kenyan Tomato and Onion Salad)
  • harissa powder in a small bowl
    Harissa Powder (Spice Blend)
  • Shito Sauce IG
    Shito Sauce (Ghana Spicy Sauce)
  • Sorrel Drink
    Sorrel Drink (Zobo Drink)
  • moroccan chermoula paste
    Chermoula Paste (Moroccan Chermoula Sauce)
  • Zaalouk Moroccan Eggplant Dip
    Zaalouk - Moroccan Aubergine Salad
  • Suya spice in a wooden bowl
    Suya Spice (Yaji)
  • meat floss on a bowl
    Meat Floss (Dambu Nama)

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