Lobster Tails in the Air Fryer
This recipe for lobster tails in the air fryer is an easy and quick way to prepare lobster, giving a lovely crispy crust without sacrificing the lobster's juicy and delicate meat.
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Knife
- 1 Brush
Ingredients
- 8 pcs Lobster tails
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley
- 2 clove Garlic
- 2 pcs Lemons
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 200°C.(Pre-program it, or let it run for a couple of minutes before cooking)
- If the tails are frozen, thaw them in the fridge overnight (or in a sealed bag in cold water for 30-60 minutes) and pat them dry. Cut the 8 pcs Lobster tails shells open with kitchen scissors all the way to the tail fin without cutting into the meat. Gently loosen the meat and lift it up so it rests on top of the shell.
- Lightly brush the lobster meat with 2 tbsp Olive oil and season with 1 tsp Salt and freshly ground black pepper, and optionally crushed 2 clove Garlic.
- Place the lobster tails in the air fryer basket with the meat side up in a single layer. If they don't all fit, cook them in 2 batches.
- Cook in the air fryer at 200°C for 8-10 minutes, or until the lobster meat is firm and white (no longer translucent). Core temperature 60–63 °C.Start the online kitchen timer here
- Take the lobster tails out of the air fryer and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
- Sprinkle with 1 tbsp Fresh parsley and serve with 2 pcs Lemons on the side.
Notes
- Adjust the cooking time depending on the size of your lobster tails. Larger tails may require more time.
- You can add a little melted butter to the oil for extra flavour.
