Air Fryer Lobster Tail

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Skip the fancy restaurant and make this Air Fryer Lobster Tail. Yes, lobster tails cooked in your air fryer. Air fried lobster drenched in butter is a quick, easy, indulgent dinner recipe.

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Lobster Tail In Air Fryer

If you’re in the mood to splurge and indulge yourself, lobster is the way to go. We are keeping it simple with butter, salt and parsley to let the lobster flavor shine.

Serve with steak for surf and turf or alongside salad or vegetables for a great meal.

Can You Cook Lobster In The Air Fryer

Yes, lobster tails can be cooked in the air fryer. They only take 4-7 minutes at 400ºF. Time will vary depending on the size of your lobster tails and the air fryer you are using. These lobster tails are 5 ounces cooked in a Cosori Air Fryer for 6 minutes.

When done, lobster tails will have a bright red shell and white meat. The internal temp will be 140º-145ºF.

How To Prep Lobster Tails Before Cooking

Use sharp kitchen scissors to cut from open end to the tail fins. Pull the lobster meat out of the shell to sit on the top. Remove dark vein down the middle of the lobster meat.

See video for example. It doesn’t have to be perfect as proven by my clumsy job of it.

Ingredients Needed For Lobster Tails (screenshot for grocery list)

• Lobster Tails
• Butter
• Salt
• Parsley
• Lemon

How To Cook Lobster Tails In An Air Fryer

1. Use sharp kitchen scissors to cut from open end to the tail fins. Pull the lobster meat out of the shell to sit on the top. Remove dark vein down the middle of the lobster meat.
2. Place lobster tails into greased air fryer basket. Pour 2 Tablespoons melted butter over the tops then sprinkle with salt.
3. Air fry at 400ºF for 4-7 minutes or until cooked through. (When done lobster tails will have a bright red shell and white meat. The internal temp will be 140º-145ºF.) Time will vary depending on size of lobster tails and air fryer being used.
4. Serve with melted butter, chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

What To Serve With Air Fried Lobster

Air Fryer Broccoli – Air Fryer Asparagus – Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts – Air Fryer Steak – Air Fryer Shrimp

Air Fryer Lobster Tail

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Skip the fancy restaurant and make this Air Fryer Lobster Tail. Yes, lobster tails cooked in your air fryer. Air fried lobster drenched in butter is a quick, easy, indulgent dinner recipe.

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Ingredients

• 2 (5oz) Lobster Tails
• 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter + more for serving
• Generous Pinch Salt
• Chopped Parsley
• 1 Lemon - cut into wedges

Instructions

1. Use sharp kitchen scissors to cut from open end to the tail fins. Pull the lobster meat out of the shell to sit on the top. Remove dark vein down the middle of the lobster meat.
2. Place lobster tails into greased air fryer basket. Pour 2 Tablespoons melted butter over the tops then sprinkle with salt.
3. Air fry at 400ºF for 4-7 minutes or until cooked through. (When done lobster tails will have a bright red shell and white meat. The internal temp will be 140º-145ºF.) Time will vary depending on size of lobster tails and air fryer being used.
4. Serve with melted butter, chopped parsley and lemon wedges.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 115Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 159mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 1g

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