Air Fryer Lobster Tail
Ready in about 17 minutes.
Updated 7 September 2026
Butterflied lobster tails brushed with lemon garlic butter and air fried until the meat is sweet, tender and just opaque. An impressive date-night dish that is genuinely simple.
Ingredients
- 2 lobster tails
- 40 g butter, melted
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- Salt and black pepper
Method
- 1Cut down the top shell with kitchen scissors and gently lift the meat to sit on the shell.
- 2Mix the butter with garlic, paprika, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- 3Brush the lobster meat generously with the garlic butter.
- 4Preheat the air fryer to 190°C/375°F for 3 minutes.
- 5Air fry for 6-8 minutes until the meat is opaque and reaches 60°C/140°F.
- 6Brush with more butter, scatter with parsley and serve with lemon.
Tips for the best results
- Do not overcook; lobster turns tough quickly once opaque.
- A 150-180 g tail takes around 7 minutes; larger tails need a little longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer lobster tail?+
Cook at 190°C / 375°F for 6-8 min.