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Deliciously cooked air fryer lobster tails ready to serve.

Air Fryer Lobster Tails

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Deliciously tender and juicy lobster tails cooked effortlessly in an air fryer, infused with garlic butter and herbs.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Lobster Ingredients
  • 2 pieces lobster tails (thawed if frozen)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 380°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the Lobster: Using kitchen shears, cut the top shell of the lobster tails lengthwise, exposing the meat. Gently pull the meat out and let it sit on top of the shell.
  3. Make Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Brush the Lobster: Generously brush the garlic butter mixture all over the lobster meat.
  2. Air Fry: Place the lobster tails in the air fryer basket, meat side up. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and slightly firm to the touch.
Serving
  1. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the air fryer, garnish with fresh parsley, and a squeeze of lemon if desired.
  2. Enjoy: Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g

Notes

Feel free to substitute olive oil for butter for a healthier option. Consider adding a dash of cayenne pepper for heat. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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