Air Fryer Lobster Tails
Air Fryer Lobster Tails
Ingredients
For the Lobster Tails
- 4 lobster tails, 5-6 ounce each, thawed if frozen
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
For Serving
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, for dipping
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
If using frozen lobster tails, ensure they are fully thawed. Pat the lobster tails dry with paper towels. Using sharp kitchen shears, cut down the center of the top of the hard shell, from the wide end down to the tail fin, being careful not to cut through the meat. Gently pry open the shell and carefully pull the meat upwards through the opening, resting it on top of the shell. This creates the 'butterflied' effect.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Preheat your air fryer to 380°F. Lightly brush the exposed lobster meat with the garlic butter mixture.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 380
- 4
Place the butterflied lobster tails in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 5 minutes, then open the basket and brush with more garlic butter. Close the basket and continue cooking for another 3 to 7 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through. The cooking time will vary based on the size of the tails and your air fryer model.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 380
- 5
While the lobster cooks, gently melt the remaining 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe dish for dipping. If desired, you can quickly char the lemon wedges in a hot pan or under a broiler for a few minutes to enhance their flavor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Carefully remove the cooked lobster tails from the air fryer. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with the melted butter for dipping and fresh lemon wedges on the side.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Air Fryer Lobster Tails
Ingredients
For the Lobster Tails
- 4 lobster tails, 5-6 ounce each, thawed if frozen
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
For Serving
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, for dipping
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
If using frozen lobster tails, ensure they are fully thawed. Pat the lobster tails dry with paper towels. Using sharp kitchen shears, cut down the center of the top of the hard shell, from the wide end down to the tail fin, being careful not to cut through the meat. Gently pry open the shell and carefully pull the meat upwards through the opening, resting it on top of the shell. This creates the 'butterflied' effect.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Preheat your air fryer to 380°F. Lightly brush the exposed lobster meat with the garlic butter mixture.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 380 - 4
Place the butterflied lobster tails in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 5 minutes, then open the basket and brush with more garlic butter. Close the basket and continue cooking for another 3 to 7 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through. The cooking time will vary based on the size of the tails and your air fryer model.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 380 - 5
While the lobster cooks, gently melt the remaining 1/2 cup unsalted butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe dish for dipping. If desired, you can quickly char the lemon wedges in a hot pan or under a broiler for a few minutes to enhance their flavor.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Carefully remove the cooked lobster tails from the air fryer. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with the melted butter for dipping and fresh lemon wedges on the side.
⏱️ 2 min