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Air Fryer Lobster Tails
Juicy lobster tails made in the air fryer! My Air Fryer Lobster Tails are incredibly easy to make, brushed with a succulent garlic butter and simple seasoning, this will become your new favorite method for making lobster!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 253 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 lobster tails 4 oz each
- 8 tablespoon butter unsalted, 1 stick
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Butterfly Lobster Tails: Cut lengthwise through the center of the top hard shell of the lobster tail with kitchen shears. Cut through, but not all the way to the bottom of the shells; spread the tail halves apart. Place the lobster tail the air fryer basket with meat facing up.
- Make Butter Mixture: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the lemon zest, garlic, salt, pepper and smoked paprika. Stir and cook for another minute. Transfer half of this mixture to a smaller bowl, and brush over the lobster tails.
- Cook: Cook the lobster tails in the air fryer at 380°F for 5 to 7 minutes or until the lobster meat is opaque. Spoon reserved butter mixture over the lobster meat and serve garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.
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Notes
- Make sure when you're cutting your lobster tails do not cut through the bottom shell! Remember "cut all the way to, not through"
- Feel free to add any of your favorite herbs and spices! Make the lobster tails to your liking.
- You can use frozen lobster tails, just thaw them first before proceeding with instructions.
- I love serving my lobster with fresh lemon, it adds such a nice hit of brightness to the dish!
- Don't have an air fryer? You can preheat your oven to broil and cook the lobster tails on baking sheet for about 5-10 minutes.
- Store leftover lobster tails sealed in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1lobster tail
Calories
253kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
141mg
(47%)
Sodium
272mg
(11%)
Potassium
127mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
907IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1lobster tail | |
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 272mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 907IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.