Air Fryer Lobster Tails with Lemon-Garlic Butter

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather all ingredients. Preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees F (195 degrees C).'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Butterfly lobster tails by cutting lengthwise through the centers of the hard top shells and meat with kitchen shears. Cut to, but not through, the bottoms of the shells.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Spread tail halves apart. Place tails in the air fryer basket with lobster meat facing up.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add lemon zest and garlic; heat until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Transfer 2 tablespoons of butter mixture to a small bowl; brush this onto lobster tails. Discard any remaining brushed butter to avoid contamination from uncooked lobster. Season lobster with salt and pepper.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Cook in the preheated air fryer until lobster meat is opaque, 5 to 7 minutes.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Spoon reserved butter from the saucepan over lobster meat. Top with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (2 servings total)