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Air Fryer Lobster Tails with Garlic Butter and Cajun Seasoning Recipe

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This Air Fryer Lobster Tails recipe delivers perfectly cooked, tender lobster with a flavorful garlic butter and Cajun seasoning. Quick and easy, it’s a gourmet seafood dinner ready in just minutes using the air fryer, providing a moist and succulent lobster tail without the hassle of traditional boiling or baking methods.

Ingredients

Seafood

  • 8 oz lobster tails (two lobster tails, 4 oz each, thawed)

Seasoning & Butter

  • 1 tbsp garlic butter (plus more for pouring on the lobster tails at the end)
  • 1/4 tsp Cajun seasoning

Instructions

  1. Butterfly the lobster tails: Using meat or kitchen shears, carefully cut along the top shell of each lobster tail to expose the meat, being careful not to cut all the way through.
  2. Prepare the garlic butter mixture: Melt the garlic butter in a small bowl and stir in the Cajun seasoning until well combined.
  3. Brush the lobster meat: Generously brush the garlic butter and Cajun mixture onto the exposed lobster meat, coating it evenly for maximum flavor.
  4. Air fry the lobster tails: Place the lobster tails in the air fryer basket with the meat side facing up. Cook at 390°F (199°C) for about 4 to 5 minutes. For larger lobster tails, add an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the meat is opaque and cooked through.
  5. Finish and serve: Optionally, brush the cooked lobster tails with additional garlic butter for an extra rich touch before serving immediately.

Notes

  • Ensure lobster tails are fully thawed for even cooking.
  • Cooking times may vary based on the size of lobster tails; thicker tails may require extra time.
  • Use kitchen shears specifically designed for seafood for safer and easier butterflying.
  • Serve with lemon wedges or additional melted butter for a classic pairing.
  • This recipe can be doubled or adjusted depending on servings, maintaining the same cooking time per tail size.

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