Air Fryer Lobster Tails with Lemon-Garlic Butter are a luxurious yet surprisingly simple dish that brings the elegance of lobster to your table with minimal effort.
The air fryer cooks the lobster tails to perfection, delivering tender, juicy meat with a slightly crisp exterior.
Paired with a rich and zesty lemon-garlic butter sauce, this dish is a perfect choice for special occasions, date nights, or whenever you want to treat yourself to something extraordinary.
– 2 lobster tails (4-6 ounces each) – 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted – 2 cloves garlic, minced – 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice – 1 teaspoon lemon zest
– 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) – Salt and black pepper, to taste – Lemon wedges (for serving)
Prepare the Lobster Tails: – Use kitchen scissors to carefully cut down the middle of the top shell of each lobster tail, stopping just before the tail fin.
Gently pull apart the shell to expose the lobster meat, then lift the meat over the shell, resting it on top while keeping it attached at the tail end. This presentation is known as "piggybacking" and allows the meat to cook evenly.
Season the Lobster Tails: – Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (190°C). – In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season the lobster tails with a pinch of salt and black pepper, then brush generously with the lemon-garlic butter.