Ingredients and Weight:
- 8 lobster tails (6-8 ounces each)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Cooking Time:
10-12 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Easy)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove lobster tails from the shell and remove the veins.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the lobster tails liberally with the butter mixture.
- Place the lobster tails in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until just cooked through and the shells turn bright red.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and additional melted butter, if desired.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 lobster tail):
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Protein: 20g
Dish Characteristics:
- Tender, juicy lobster meat
- Rich and flavorful lemon-garlic butter sauce
- Crispy, golden brown shells
User Comments:
- "These lobster tails were so easy to make and came out perfectly cooked. The lemon-garlic butter sauce was the perfect complement."
- "I love that I can make these lobster tails in my air fryer without having to heat up my whole kitchen."
- "These were the most delicious lobster tails I've ever had. The butter sauce was amazing."
- "The shells were so crispy and delicious. I couldn't stop eating them."
- "These lobster tails were a hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved them."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Do not overcook the lobster tails, as they will become tough.
- If you don't have an air fryer, you can bake the lobster tails in a preheated oven at 425°F (220°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve the lobster tails with your favorite sides, such as grilled asparagus, sautéed mushrooms, or mashed potatoes.
