Air Fryer Lobster Tails
With this easy recipe for Air Fryer Lobster Tails, you can enjoy tender and juicy lobster basted in a savory garlic butter sauce in under 15 minutes.
Servings 2
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce lobster tails
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380°F.
- Cut a line down the center of the tops of each lobster tail.
- Snip each rib on the backs, then gently pull out the lobster meat and set it on top of the shell, while still attached in the back.
- Add the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice and salt to a small bowl and whisk.
- Baste the lobster meat with the butter mixture by brushing it over the tops.
- Cook for 3 minutes, then remove and baste the lobster with more of the butter mixture. Continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes or just until they are cooked through and opaque. Do not overcook or the meat will become tough. Serve with some lemon wedges and the remaining butter on the side.
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Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Lobster Tails
Amount per Serving
Calories
349
% Daily Value*
Fat
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
15
g
94
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Protein
29
g
58
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.
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