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Air Fryer Lobster Tail

Name: Air Fryer Lobster Tail
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 lobster tails (6-8 oz each); 3 tbsp butter, melted; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp paprika; Salt and pepper; Fresh parsley, chopped; Drawn butter for dipping; Lemon wedges; Fresh asparagus or corn on the cob

4.8(2)

8 min

Time

380°F

Temp

280 cal

Cal

Serves

Ingredients

Lobster

2 lobster tails (6-8 oz each)

3 tbsp butter, melted

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp paprika

Salt and pepper

Fresh parsley, chopped

Serving

Drawn butter for dipping

Lemon wedges

Fresh asparagus or corn on the cob

Equipment

Instant-Read Meat Thermometer

Steps

1
Using kitchen shears, cut down the top of the lobster shell lengthwise. Gently pull meat up through the slit and rest it on top of the shell (butterfly style).
2
Mix melted butter with garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Brush generously over the lobster meat.
3
Air fry at 380°F for 6-8 minutes until meat is opaque and reaches 140°F.
4
Garnish with parsley. Serve with drawn butter and lemon wedges.
5
Pair with asparagus or corn for a complete meal.

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Tip: Butterflying the tail (meat on top of shell) is key — it cooks more evenly and looks impressive. Don't overcook lobster; it gets tough and rubbery fast. Pull at 140°F. Use kitchen shears, not a knife, for cutting the shell safely.

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