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A delicious plate of Air Fryer Lobster Tails

Air Fryer Lobster Tails

Enjoy a luxurious dinner with these easy air fryer lobster tails, perfectly cooked for a special occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Lobster Tails
  • 2 pieces lobster tails about 6-8 oz each
  • 2 cucchiai unsalted butter melted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cucchiaino lemon juice
  • 0.5 cucchiaino paprika
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 1 cucchiaio fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C).
  2. Using kitchen scissors, cut the top shell of each lobster tail lengthwise to expose the meat. Gently pull the meat out slightly and lay it on top of the shell.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Brush the butter mixture generously over the lobster meat.
  5. Place the lobster tails in the air fryer basket, meat side up, ensuring they do not overlap.
  6. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the lobster meat is opaque and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
  7. Remove from the air fryer and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider sprinkling a little extra paprika or Old Bay seasoning on the lobster tails before cooking.
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