Air Fryer Lobster Tails
Air Fryer Lobster Tails
Ingredients
For the Lobster Tails
- 4 lobster tails, 4 to 6 ounces each, thawed if frozen, butterflied
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds, plus wedges for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the lobster tails: Using sharp kitchen shears, cut down the center of the top shell of each lobster tail, from the wide end down to the base of the tail, being careful not to cut through the meat. Gently open the shell and carefully pull the meat upwards, separating it from the bottom shell but leaving it attached at the tail end. Place the meat on top of the shell. Pat the lobster meat dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Preheat your air fryer to 380°F. While preheating, brush the lobster meat generously with the seasoned butter mixture. Reserve some butter for serving.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 380
- 4
Arrange the butterflied lobster tails in a single layer in the air fryer basket. If your air fryer is small, you may need to cook them in batches. Place a few lemon slices alongside the lobster tails in the basket.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Air fry the lobster tails for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the tails and your air fryer model. For best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 140°F to 145°F.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 380
- 6
Carefully remove the lobster tails and cooked lemon slices from the air fryer basket. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with the reserved 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, 4 to 6 ounces each, thawed if frozen, butterflied
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 lemon, sliced into rounds, plus wedges for serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the lobster tails: Using sharp kitchen shears, cut down the center of the top shell of each lobster tail, from the wide end down to the base of the tail, being careful not to cut through the meat. Gently open the shell and carefully pull the meat upwards, separating it from the bottom shell but leaving it attached at the tail end. Place the meat on top of the shell. Pat the lobster meat dry with paper towels.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Preheat your air fryer to 380°F. While preheating, brush the lobster meat generously with the seasoned butter mixture. Reserve some butter for serving.
⏱️ 3 min•🌡️ 380 - 4
Arrange the butterflied lobster tails in a single layer in the air fryer basket. If your air fryer is small, you may need to cook them in batches. Place a few lemon slices alongside the lobster tails in the basket.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Air fry the lobster tails for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and cooked through. The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the tails and your air fryer model. For best results, use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 140°F to 145°F.
⏱️ 8 min•🌡️ 380 - 6
Carefully remove the lobster tails and cooked lemon slices from the air fryer basket. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with the reserved melted butter for dipping and fresh lemon wedges on the side.
⏱️ 2 min