Enjoy restaurant-quality lobster tails at home with this easy air fryer recipe. These lobster tails come out juicy and tender, perfectly paired with a rich lemon-garlic butter sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the ideal dinner for two!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 2 (4 oz) lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove, grated
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 lemon wedges
Directions
Step 1: Preheat Air Fryer
Gather your ingredients and preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C).
Step 2: Prepare Lobster Tails
Using kitchen shears, butterfly the lobster tails by cutting lengthwise through the top shells and meat, being careful not to cut through the bottom shell.
Step 3: Arrange Lobster in Air Fryer
Gently spread the lobster tail halves apart and place them in the air fryer basket with the meat side facing up.
Step 4: Make Lemon-Garlic Butter
In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the lemon zest and grated garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 5: Brush Lobster with Butter
Transfer 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture to a bowl and brush it onto the lobster tails. Season with salt and pepper. Discard any used butter to prevent contamination from the raw lobster.
Step 6: Air Fry Lobster Tails
Cook the lobster tails in the preheated air fryer for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and fully cooked.
Step 7: Serve with Fresh Butter
Drizzle the remaining lemon-garlic butter over the cooked lobster. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Recipe Tip
You can use frozen lobster tails—just make sure to thaw them completely before following the steps.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 563
- Total Fat: 27g (34% Daily Value)
- Saturated Fat: 15g (76% DV)
- Cholesterol: 163mg (54% DV)
- Sodium: 450mg (20% DV)
- Protein: 35g (71% DV)
- Vitamin C: 255mg (284% DV)
- Iron: 4mg (23% DV)
Pro Tips for Perfect Lobster Tails
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh garlic, lemon, and parsley will enhance the flavors of the lobster.
- Check Doneness: Lobster is cooked when the meat turns opaque and white. Avoid overcooking to prevent toughness.
- Air Fryer Size: Ensure your air fryer basket is large enough to fit the lobster tails comfortably for even cooking.