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 Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer lobster tails, lobster tails
Servings: 4
Calories: 253kcal
- 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
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.
- 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.
Serving: 1lobster tail | Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 141mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 907IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 1mg