Indulge in the succulent flavors of perfectly cooked lobster tails with a crispy and buttery finish. This air fryer recipe takes the hassle out of preparing lobster, resulting in a dish that will impress your guests without the need for a fancy oven. The lobster tails are brushed with a mouthwatering lemon garlic butter, enhancing their natural sweetness. Serve as an elegant appetizer or as a main dish paired with your favorite sides. With a short preparation time, you can quickly satisfy your craving for a gourmet seafood experience.
Ingredients
- 4 lobster tails
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Use kitchen shears to cut the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise, stopping before the tail fan.
- Gently lift the meat from the shell, keeping it attached at the base.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley.
- Brush the butter mixture over the lobster meat, making sure to cover it evenly.
- Place the lobster tails in the air fryer basket, shell-side down.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, until the lobster meat is opaque and cooked through.
- Remove the lobster tails from the air fryer and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
- Serve the air fryer lobster tails with additional lemon wedges and melted butter for dipping.
- Enjoy!
