Ingredients
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- 4 (5-oz) lobster tails
- 1/4 cup salted butter (melted; 1/2 stick)
- 2 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper (or more for extra heat)
Instructions
- Thaw lobster tails if frozen.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (204°C).
- Butterfly the lobster tails carefully.
- Mix butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and cayenne.
- Brush the mixture over lobster meat.
- Air fry for 5-6 minutes until opaque at 140°F (60°C).
Notes
Ensure lobster tails are fully thawed for best results.
Use a skewer to prevent curling while cooking.
Experiment with spices for unique flavor enhancements.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 340
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 1
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 85