Air-Fried Lobster Tails with Lemon Garlic Butter
Air-Fried Lobster Tails with Lemon Garlic Butter deliver tender, sweet meat with a rich, buttery finish brightened by citrus and a hint of fresh parsley. The garlic-infused butter seeps into each bite, balancing briny lobster with aromatic warmth. Ideal for a special weeknight dinner or an elegant date night when you want restaurant-quality flavor at home.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Lobster Tails with Lemon Garlic Butter, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F (195 degrees C).
- 2
Butterfly the lobster tails by cutting lengthwise through the centers of the hard top shells and meat with kitchen shears, cutting to, but not through, the bottoms of the shells.
- 3
Gently spread the tail halves apart and place the tails in the air fryer basket with the lobster meat facing up.
- 4
Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the lemon zest and garlic; cook until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- 5
Pour 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture into a small bowl; brush this onto the lobster tails. Discard any remaining brushed butter to prevent contamination from the uncooked lobster. Season the lobster with salt and pepper.
- 6
Air-fry in the preheated air fryer until the lobster meat is opaque, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 7
Spoon the reserved butter from the saucepan over the lobster meat, top with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
- Calories 431.5 kcal High 22%
- Protein 23.59 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 15.67 g 6%
- Total Fat 27.06 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 16.15 g High 81%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 143.21 mg High 48%
- Sodium 228.12 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.18 g --
- Added Sugars 0.09 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 116.27 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.44 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 214.09 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 3.12 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 12.14 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Air Fried Lobster Tails with Lemon Garlic Butter is made with 6 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, and Lemon. Each serving provides about 431.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Lobster Tails with Lemon Garlic Butter made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Fresh Parsley, Garlic, Lemon, Lobster Tail. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Lobster Tails with Lemon Garlic Butter?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 431.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Lobster Tails with Lemon Garlic Butter easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Air-Fried Lobster Tails with Lemon Garlic Butter healthy?
- Air-Fried Lobster Tails with Lemon Garlic Butter has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 431.5 calories and 23.59 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 228.12 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.15 g (81% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Milk and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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