Air Fryer Lobster Tails
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Air Fryer Lobster Tails
Description
This recipe starts by carefully butterflying lobster tails with kitchen shears, allowing the meat to be exposed and pulled upward for even cooking. The meat is seasoned simply with salt and pepper to enhance natural flavors without overpowering. A small bowl whisked with melted butter, minced garlic, paprika, and chopped parsley is spread evenly over each tail before cooking.
The air fryer heats the lobster tails at 380°F for 5 to 7 minutes, cooking the meat quickly and evenly while allowing the butter sauce to infuse flavor and the surface to develop a light brown color. The resulting lobster meat is opaque and tender, not overcooked.
The dish is served with additional melted butter, providing richness and moisture. This method offers a convenient way to prepare lobster tails with minimal cleanup and consistent results using an air fryer.
Ingredients
- 4 lobster tails
- salt
- black pepper
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Start by preparing the lobster. Using kitchen shears butterfly the tail by cutting down the center. Loosen the meat and pull the lobster meat upward. Salt and pepper the meat and set it on a baking sheet.
- In a small bowl whisk together the melted butter, garlic, paprika, thyme, rosemary, and parsley. Spread evenly on each lobster tail.
- Place the lobster tail in the basket of the air fryer. Cook at 380 degrees for 5-7 minutes or until the meat is opaque and lightly brown. Serve with melted butter.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4lobsters
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 370mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 145mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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