Air Fryer Lobster Tails with Lemon-Garlic Butter

Recipe View 5 mins Prepare the canvas: Gather all ingredients. Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees F (195 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Butterfly the tails: Using sturdy kitchen shears, carefully cut lengthwise through the center of the hard top shell and lobster meat, stopping just before you reach the bottom shell. Gently spread the tail halves open. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Position for perfection: Place the butterflied lobster tails in the air fryer basket, ensuring the lobster meat faces upwards. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Craft the lemon-garlic elixir: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the lemon zest and grated garlic. Heat until the garlic becomes fragrant, about 30 seconds. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins First Brush: Transfer 2 tablespoons of the lemon-garlic butter to a small bowl. Generously brush this mixture over the exposed lobster meat. Discard any remaining brushed butter to prevent contamination. Season the lobster with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 7 mins Air Fry to perfection: Cook in the preheated air fryer until the lobster meat turns opaque and firm to the touch, approximately 5 to 7 minutes, depending on the size of the tails. (7 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Final flourish: Spoon the remaining lemon-garlic butter from the saucepan over the cooked lobster meat. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing. (2 minutes)