Air Fryer Lobster Rolls and Shrimp Rolls - Maine and Connecticut Style Lobster Rolls

lobster meat

🥗Healthier: crab meat

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Crab meat is lower in calories, while canned tuna is more budget-friendly.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds protein.

Preheat air fryer to 400°F.

Use kitchen scissors to split the top of the lobster shell open and pull out the meat, keeping it attached at the tail.

Score the lobster meat to prevent curling during cooking.

Brush melted butter mixed with Old Bay and lemon over the lobster tails.

Air fry lobster tails for 5 to 7 minutes until fully opaque, cooling in the freezer for 10 minutes afterward.

For the dressing, mix 2 tablespoons of mayo with 1 teaspoon each of dill, shallots, and celery leaves, and add black pepper.

Brush split top buns with butter and toast in the air fryer at 350°F for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

Chop the cooled lobster meat into 1/2 inch chunks and stir into the dressing.

Pack the lobster mixture into the toasted buns and top with lemon and chives.

For the Connecticut style roll, repeat the lobster cooking method and instead of chilling, let it cool enough to handle.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan, season with Old Bay and garlic powder, add chopped lobster, and stir until heated through.

Serve warm with a squeeze of lemon and chives.

Cooking Techniques

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