Easy Air Fryer Lobster Tails with Lemon-Garlic Butter Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 (4 ounce) lobster tails
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 wedges lemon

Instructions

1. Prepare all your ingredients. Begin by preheating your air fryer to 380 degrees F (195 degrees C).
2. To butterfly the lobster tails, use kitchen shears to carefully cut lengthwise through the center of the hard top shells and the lobster meat. Ensure you cut to, but not completely through, the bottom of the shells.
3. Gently spread the tail halves apart, exposing the lobster meat. Arrange the lobster tails in the air fryer basket with the lobster meat facing upwards.
4. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the lemon zest and minced garlic; heat until the garlic becomes fragrant, approximately 30 seconds.
5. Take 2 tablespoons of the melted butter mixture and transfer it to a separate small bowl. Use a brush to generously coat the lobster tails with this mixture. Discard any remaining brushed butter to prevent contamination from the raw lobster. Season the lobster tails with a sprinkle of salt and pepper to taste.
6. Air fry in the preheated air fryer for approximately 5 to 7 minutes, or until the lobster meat turns opaque and is cooked through.
7. Once cooked, spoon the reserved butter from the saucepan generously over the lobster meat. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 565 kcal
• Fat Content: 27 g
• Fiber Content: 13 g
• Sugar Content: 25 g
• Sodium Content: 453 mg
• Protein Content: 35 g
• Cholesterol Content: 163 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 61 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g