Crispy Air Fryer Lobster Tails with Lush Lemon-Garlic Butter

Ingredients List

• 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

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare all necessary ingredients and preheat your air fryer to 380°F (195°C).

To butterfly the lobster tails, carefully cut lengthwise through the hard top shells and meat using kitchen shears. Stop before cutting all the way through the bottom shells.

Gently open the lobster tail halves and arrange them in the air fryer basket with the meat side facing up.

In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in lemon zest and garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds until the garlic becomes fragrant.

Spoon 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture into a small bowl and brush it onto the lobster tails. Discard any leftover butter to prevent contamination from the raw lobster. Season with salt and pepper.

Air fry the lobster tails in the preheated air fryer for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the meat turns opaque.

Drizzle the remaining butter from the saucepan over the lobster meat. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve alongside lemon wedges.

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