Air Fryer Lobster Tail With Lemon Garlic Butter is an effortless, elegant meal that can be made in less than 10 minutes. This recipe will quickly become your favorite way to make lobster tails!
Pair with my Copycat Red Lobster Gluten-Free Cheddar Biscuits, Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts for a full-on meal! Or, use this air-fried lobster to make my Creamy Lobster Pasta!
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I absolutely love making food in the air fryer! It is quick, easy, and always comes out delicious!! I usually prepare my lobster tails by grilling them, but lately, it’s been too hot to sit in the sun and grill. Instead, I decided to fulfill my lobster craving by making a few lobster tails in the air fryer.
I bet you’re wondering: Are Lobster Tails Good In The Air Fryer?
YES, they are! Making lobster tail in the air fryer is a great way to make juicy, flavorful lobster without the hassle of getting the grill or oven ready! The texture is perfect and the lobster is fully cooked in under 10 minutes. It is perfect for an impressive meal for family or guests!
Ingredients
- 2 4-6oz Lobster Tails
Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
- 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper, plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp Sea Salt, plus more as to taste
Instructions
- Butterfly The Lobster Tails. Start by cutting the top hard shell of the lobster tail lengthwise through the center with kitchen shears. Do not cut all the way through the bottom of the shell. Spread the shells apart. Using your fingers, gently pull the meat from the inside of the shell and place it on top. Be sure to remove any veins and visible dirt.
- Prepare the Garlic Butter Mixture. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter, then add the garlic, seasonings, lemon juice, and fresh parsley. Pour half of the mixture into a small dish and set aside for later.
- Cook The Lobster. Season the lobster with salt and pepper to taste. Then, Coat BOTH SIDES of the lobster with the lemon garlic butter sauce. Then place the lobster in the air fryer. Cook at 380°F for 4 minutes. Then, baste the lobster meat with more garlic butter sauce and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes. The lobster will be white, golden, and tender when done.
- Serve: Serve the lobster with fresh lemon wedges and a side of the reserved lemon garlic butter sauce