Description
This easy air fryer lobster tail recipe delivers succulent, buttery seafood in just minutes. Perfectly cooked lobster tails brushed with a flavorful garlic lemon butter sauce make for an impressive yet simple meal that you can prepare quickly using your air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood
- 2 lobster tails
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 380°F to ensure a perfectly cooked lobster tail with a tender texture.
- Prepare Lobster Tails: Cut the lobster tails in half lengthwise, exposing the meat to help it cook evenly and absorb the flavors.
- Make Garlic Butter Sauce: In a bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create a rich, flavorful glaze.
- Brush Lobster Tails: Generously brush the garlic butter mixture over the exposed lobster meat for enhanced taste and moisture.
- Cook Lobster: Place the lobster tails in the air fryer basket, meat side up, and cook for 6-8 minutes until the meat turns opaque, indicating it is perfectly done.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the lobster tails from the air fryer and let them rest for a couple of minutes to allow the juices to redistribute before serving.
Notes
- Do not overcook lobster as it can become rubbery; watch for opaque white meat.
- You can add a sprinkle of paprika or parsley for added color and flavor.
- Serve with additional melted butter or lemon wedges on the side.
- Adjust cooking time slightly depending on the size of the lobster tails.
