Ultimate Air Fryer Whole Lobster Golden Butter Finish
This Ultimate Air Fryer Whole Lobster recipe delivers a golden, buttery finish in minutes. It's the perfect fast and flavorful main course for effortless Air Fryer Dinners.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Kitchen Shears
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 whole lobsters 1.25-1.5 lbs each, live
- 4 tbsp butter melted
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp lemon juice fresh
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the lobsters by placing them on a cutting board and using kitchen shears to carefully split the shells lengthwise down the belly, keeping the tail intact.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful basting mixture.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the exposed meat of the lobsters, ensuring it gets into the crevices of the shell.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (190°C). Arrange the lobsters in the basket with the meat side up, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Air fry for 10-12 minutes, basting with more butter halfway through, until the shells are bright red and the meat is opaque and firm.
- Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes before serving with extra lemon wedges for a bright finish.