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Air Fryer Lobster Tails

Last Updated July 18, 2022. Published June 1, 2022 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

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Want to know how to cook lobster tails in an air fryer? This easy Air Fryer Lobster Tails recipe with homemade garlic butter requires just a few ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to make. Enjoy these with my air fryer asparagus and keto risotto to make no-fuss, impressive meal!

Lobster Tails on a plate

Why Make Air Fryer Lobster Tails

  • Quick & easy: this recipe is ready in less than 10 minutes and requires just a few ingredients
  • Make seafood in your air fryer: almost every household has an air fryer. By learning how to make lobster tails in your air fryer, you have new cooking methods besides broiling and boiling them.

Ingredients Needed

  • Lobster Tails: I used fresh and completely thawed lobster tails. These typically come discounted in pairs and are 3-4 ounces each.
  • Garlic Butter: I brush this on the lobster tail meat before cooking. I also serve this on the side.
  • Cajun Seasoning: I almost always have this homemade spice mix on hand since I use it in Cajun Shrimp Alfredo, Air Fryer Cajun Chicken Thighs, Air Fryer Cajun Shrimp, and Keto Southern Shrimp and Cauliflower Cheese Grits. If you don’t want to make your own cajun seasoning, you can use Old Bay seasoning or any other seafood seasoning to taste.
cajun seasoning, garlic butter, lobster tails on separate plates

How to Cook Lobster Tails in an Air Fryer

  1. Butterfly the lobster tails with kitchen shears.
  2. Melt the garlic butter and mix in the cajun seasoning.
  3. Brush the butter on the lobster meat.
  4. Add the lobster tails to the air fryer basket. Air fry at 390 degrees for about 4-5 minutes. You can add an additional minute or two for larger tails if they are not opaque. 
steps to cook Lobster Tails

Top Cooking Tips & FAQs

  • Adjust time based on the size of the lobster tails: you can start checking for doneness around the 4 minute mark for smaller lobster tails. You can also add an extra minute or two for larger tails.
  • Cook with the lobster meat on top of the shell: I used the lobster tail shell as a bit of a plate for the meat.
Are lobster tails good in the air fryer?

Yes! They taste similar to broiler lobsters and are ready in less than 5 minutes.

How long does lobster take to cook in an air fryer?

The cook time depends on your air fryer as well as the size of the lobster tails. A 4oz lobster tail took about 5 minutes in the Ninja Foodi.

How long do you cook 4oz lobster tails?

I cooked my 4 oz lobster tail in about 5 minutes.

Recipes to Enjoy This With

  • Air Fryer Asparagus
  • Lobster Cauliflower Mac and Cheese: just cut the cooked lobster into bites and add to the dish!
  • Keto Cauliflower Mushroom Risotto
  • Easy Cauliflower Rice Pilaf Recipe
  • Keto Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

More Air Fryer Seafood Recipes

  • Air Fryer Scallops
  • Air Fryer Tilapia
  • Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Herbed Salmon
  • Air Fryer Shrimp Marinara Recipe
  • Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp & Broccoli

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Air Fryer Lobster Tails

Learn how to cook lobster tails in an air fryer with this easy three-ingredient Air Fryer Lobster Tail recipe. Features a DIY garlic butter topping.
Prep: 1 min
Cook: 5 mins
Ready in: 6 mins
Cuisine: American
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Servings: 2
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Davinah
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Ingredients

  • 8 oz lobster tails, two lobster tails, 4 oz each, thawed 
  • 1 tbsp garlic butter, Plus more for pouring on the lobster tails at the end
  • 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning

Instructions

  • Butterfly the lobster tails with meat or kitchen shears.
  • Melt the garlic butter and mix in the cajun seasoning.
  • Brush the butter mixture on the lobster meat.
  • Add the lobster tails to the air fryer basket. Air fry at 390 degrees for about 4-5 minutes. You can add an additional minute or two for larger tails if they are not opaque.
  • Optional: Brush with additional garlic butter before serving.

Nutrition Details

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 299IU | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutrition facts come from entering the recipe ingredients into Spoonacular API, a database of food ingredients. They may vary for any recipe based on the exact product used. The keto sweeteners I use have 0g net carbs & are not included because sugar alcohols do not impact most people. This is provided as a courtesy, but you can do your own calculations if you wish!

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