Air Fryer Lobster Tails
Air Fryer Lobster Tails
Ingredients
For the Lobster Tails
- 4 lobster tails, medium-sized, about 4-5 ounces each
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges or slices for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
For Serving
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, for dipping
Instructions
- 1
If using frozen lobster tails, ensure they are fully thawed. Using sturdy kitchen shears, carefully cut down the center of the top shell of each lobster tail, from the base to the tail fin, being careful not to cut through the meat itself. Gently pry open the shell and lift the lobster meat out, resting it on top of the shell. Lightly score the top of the exposed lobster meat down the center.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter with the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the herb butter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Brush the herb butter mixture generously over the exposed lobster meat on all four tails, ensuring an even coating.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Preheat your air fryer to 380°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 380
- 5
Carefully place the prepared lobster tails in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the size of your lobster tails.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 380
- 6
While the lobster cooks, melt the remaining 1/2 cup of unsalted butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe dish for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Remove the cooked lobster tails from the air fryer. Garnish immediately with freshly chopped parsley and serve alongside the lemon wedges and the melted butter for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fryer Lobster Tails
Ingredients
For the Lobster Tails
- 4 lobster tails, medium-sized, about 4-5 ounces each
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges or slices for garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
For Serving
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, for dipping
Instructions
- 1
If using frozen lobster tails, ensure they are fully thawed. Using sturdy kitchen shears, carefully cut down the center of the top shell of each lobster tail, from the base to the tail fin, being careful not to cut through the meat itself. Gently pry open the shell and lift the lobster meat out, resting it on top of the shell. Lightly score the top of the exposed lobster meat down the center.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup of melted unsalted butter with the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the herb butter.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Brush the herb butter mixture generously over the exposed lobster meat on all four tails, ensuring an even coating.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Preheat your air fryer to 380°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 380 - 5
Carefully place the prepared lobster tails in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 5-8 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the size of your lobster tails.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 380 - 6
While the lobster cooks, melt the remaining 1/2 cup of unsalted butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe dish for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Remove the cooked lobster tails from the air fryer. Garnish immediately with freshly chopped parsley and serve alongside the lemon wedges and the melted butter for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min