Butter Lobster Tails Air Fryer Recipe

Butter Lobster Tails Air Fryer Recipe

This keto / carnivore diet air fryer recipe delivers tender, buttery lobster tails in under 10 minutes using clarified butter for a rich, indulgent flavor.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Total Time 13

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Carnivore/Keto Fusion

Servings

Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

5 to 6-quart air fryer

Ingredients

2 lobster tails about 6 oz each
2 tbsp clarified butter or ghee for greasing
1/4 cup clarified butter for drizzling
Salt to taste

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 380°F.
Prepare the lobster tails: Use kitchen scissors to cut along the top shell of each lobster tail. Gently pull the meat out, resting it on top of the shell. Pat the lobster meat dry with a paper towel and lightly season with salt.
Grease the air fryer basket: Lightly grease with clarified butter or ghee.
Cook the lobster tails: Place tails in the basket, meat side up. Air fry for 6–8 minutes, or until the meat is opaque and reaches an internal temperature of 140°F.
Butter drizzle: While the tails are cooking, melt the 1/4 cup clarified butter in a small pan. Add garlic or spices for variations if using.
Serve: Drizzle the melted butter over the cooked lobster tails and serve immediately. Top with Parmesan in the last minute if making the cheesy variation.

Notes

Flexible Variations:

Garlic Butter Lobster Tails:

Add 1–2 cloves minced garlic to the 1/4 cup clarified butter

Spicy Lobster Tails:

Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or paprika to the clarified butter

Cheesy Lobster Tails:

Sprinkle 1–2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese over the lobster tails during the final minute of cooking

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalProtein: 25gFat: 18g

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