Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::10 mins
Total Time::20 mins
Servings::2
Yield::2 lobster tails
Ingredients
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2 (4 ounce) lobster tails
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 clove garlic, grated
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
2 wedges lemon
Directions
Gather all ingredients. Preheat an air fryer to 380 degrees F (195 degrees C).
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Butterfly lobster tails by cutting lengthwise through the centers of the hard top shells and meat with kitchen shears. Cut to, but not through, the bottoms of the shells.
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Spread tail halves apart. Place tails in the air fryer basket with lobster meat facing up.
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Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add lemon zest and garlic; heat until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
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Transfer 2 tablespoons of butter mixture to a small bowl; brush this onto lobster tails. Discard any remaining brushed butter to avoid contamination from uncooked lobster. Season lobster with salt and pepper.
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Cook in the preheated air fryer until lobster meat is opaque, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Spoon reserved butter from the saucepan over lobster meat. Top with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
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Recipe Tip
You can use frozen lobster tails, just thaw them first before proceeding with the instructions.