How to cook salmon in aerogril Xiaomi: from a classic recipe to gastronomic experiments

Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer has long ceased to be just a kitchen gadget — it has become an indispensable assistant for those who appreciate speed, health and taste. The preparation of salmon in this device opens new horizons: the fish is juicy inside and with an appetizing crust on the outside, without excess oil and carcinogens. But how to achieve the perfect result, avoiding dryness or burning? In this article, we will analyze not only classic recipes, but also author’s techniques that will turn ordinary red fish into a masterpiece.

Many people mistakenly think that aerogril is only for frying potatoes or chicken wings. In fact, convection heating and precise temperature control make it ideal for fish — especially for fish as moody as salmon. We tested more than 10 cooking options on Mi Air Fryer models. 3.5L Mi Smart Air Fryer Pro so you can repeat the best of them without any errors.

In the article you will find:

• 🔹 Step-by-step recipes with exact temperatures and times for different Xiaomi models
• 🔹 Table of correspondence of fish weight and cooking parameters
• 🔹 Secrets of marination that will preserve the tenderness of meat
• 🔹 Typical mistakes and how to avoid them (for example, why fish stick to the grate)
• 🔹 Alternative methods: from smoked salmon to tartar

1.Selection and preparation of salmon: what you need to know before cooking

Not all salmon are equally good for aerogrills. The main criterion is the freshness and quality of the cutting. The best option is steaks 2-3 cm thick with skin (it will protect the meat from overdrying) or fillets without bones for more even cooking. Avoid frozen fish with ice crust - it loses its juiciness when defrosting.

Before cooking, it is mandatory to:

• 🧊 Freeze the fish in the fridge (not in the microwave!) so that the fiber and taste are preserved. It takes 6-8 hours.
• 🧂 Wet with paper towels - excess moisture will lead to a vapor effect instead of a crispy crust.
• 🔪 Remove the remaining bones with tweezers if you use fillets.

Previous articleCritical nuance for Xiaomi Mi Air Fryer Pro: if the fish was frozen, reduce the temperature by 10°C and extend the time by 2-3 minutes, and the sensors in this model are sensitive to residual moisture in the product.

For pickling, you can:

• 🍋 Lemon juice + olive-oil + Rosemary (classic for Mediterranean taste)
• 🍯 Honey + soy sauce + garlic (oriental variant)
• 🌿 Dill + mustard + cream-butter)

⚠️ Warning: Don't marinate salmon in metalware - acids (lemon, vinegar) will react with the metal, and the fish will acquire an unpleasant taste. Use glass or ceramics.

2. Classic recipe: salmon with lemon and herbs

This recipe is for beginners and those who like the natural taste of fish, and we'll use steaks with leather, so the meat will stay juicy and the skin will become crispy.

Ingredients for 2 servings:

• 🐟 2 salmon steak (by 150-180 g)
• 🍋 1/2 lemon + zest)
• 🌿 1 branch of rosemary or thyme
• 🧄 1 clove of garlic
• 🧂 Salt, black pepper to taste
• 🫒 1 tbsp olive oil

Step-by-step:

1. Mix in a bowl lemon juice, peel, crushed garlic, salt, pepper and butter. Add the crushed herbs.
2. Pour steaks with marinade and leave for 20-30 minutes (no longer, otherwise the lemon will cook the fish).
3. Preheat your Xiaomi aerogrill to 180°C (Fish or Bake-up mode").
4. Lay the steaks on the skin grille down without overlapping each other.
5. Cook for 10-12 minutes (depending on the thickness). No need to flip!

Check the readiness with a fork: the meat should be easily separated into layers. 3.5L, Turn on the Smart Cook function and select the "Fish" program - the device will select the parameters itself.

Wet the fish with a paper towel|

Apply the marinade evenly|

Preheat the air grill in advance|

Set the grid to the middle level.|

Do not overload the basket (max. 2 steak)

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⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi Air Fryer has Preheat, be sure to use it. Without preheating, the fish will cook unevenly and the skin will not become crispy.

3.Salmon in honey marinade: unusual taste in 15 minutes

This recipe is for those who like experimentation, and the combination of honey and soy sauce creates a caramelized crust, and ginger adds a little spicy, perfect for serving with rice or vegetables.

Ingredients:

• 🐟 2 salmon fillets (by 120-150 g)
• 🍯 1 tbsp liquid honey
• 🥢 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 🌶 1 tsp grated ginger
• 🧄 1 clove of garlic
• 🍋 1/2 zip
• 🌿 Sesame for sprinkling

The secret of cooking:

1. Mix the honey, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and lemon juice. Marinate the fish for 15 minutes.
2. Set the air grill temperature 190°C and time 12 minutes.
3. After 6 minutes, turn the fillet over and pour the remaining marinade.
4. 2 minutes before the end, sprinkle with sesame.

For the Mi Air Fryer Pro, use Crisp mode – it increases air circulation, which is important for caramelizing honey.

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If the honey is too thick, warm it up for 10 seconds in the microwave before mixing with soy sauce, which will help to evenly cover the fish.

4 Smoked salmon in aerogril: smoke-free lifehack

Yes, you can simulate smoking in Xiaomi's aerogrilla, using liquid smoke or small amounts of special smoke chips, and the result is a delicate fish with a smoked flavor, but no carcinogens.

What you need:

• 🐟 2 salmon steak
• 💨 1/2 ppm of liquid smoke (or 1 smear-smeared chips)
• 🧂 1 tsp salt
• 🌿 1 tsp paprika
• 🫒 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Technology:

1. Mix the liquid smoke with oil and spices. Rub the fish and leave it for 30 minutes.
2. If you use chips: place them in a small metal shape on the bottom of the aerogrill (not on the grille!).
3. Set the temperature 160.°C and time 15 minutes. Mode - Slow Cook.
4. After 10 minutes, turn the steaks over and sprinkle with water from the spray gun for juiciness.

⚠️ Attention: Liquid smoke is a concentrated product. Excess dosage (more) 1 sq. 500 It will give you a bitter taste. - Xiaomi Mi Air Fryer 3.5L enough 1/2 whole-size.

5. Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced cooks sometimes have problems cooking fish in aerogril.

• 🔥 Fish stick to the grate → Solution: always oil the grille (even if it's Teflon) and don't turn the fish over early. baking spray is good for Xiaomi.
• 💧 The salmon is dry. → Solution: don't exceed cooking time. For skinless fillets, reduce the temperature by 10.°C.
• 🌡 Uneven cooking → Solution: don't load the basket more than 60 percent. In Dual Heat models (like Mi Air Fryer Pro) place the fish in the center.
• 🧂 Too salty or sour → Solution: reduce marination time to 15-20 minutes, and lemon juice can be replaced with orange juice, it's softer.

Another common problem is the smell of fish in the air grill, to eliminate it.

1. After cooking, wipe the inner surfaces with acetic solution (1:1 with water).
2. Place inside a slice of lemon or orange peel and turn on mode 180°C. 5 minutes.
3. For Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer, use the Self-Clean feature if you have one in your model.

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The ideal temperature for salmon in aerogrill Xiaomi – 160-180°C. Exceeding 200°C leads to overdrying, and below 160°C fish cook in its own juice, losing texture.

Alternative methods: from tartara to sushi

Xiaomi aerogril is suitable not only for frying, but also for other methods of cooking salmon:

• 🍣 Sushi rolls with baked salmon: chop the fish into thin slices, lay out on parchment and cook at 140°From 3-4 minutes. Use for rolls instead of raw fish.
• 🥗 Salmon Tartar: freeze fillets for 1 hour, cut cubes, mix with avocado and olive oil sauce.Aerogril is not needed here, but can be used for crackers to the dish (180)°C, 5 minutes).
• 🧀 Salmon under cheese: lay out slices of mozzarella or parmesan on fish and cook at 170°C 8-10 minutes before melting.

For Mi Air Fryer Pro with Dehydrate function, you can even make dried salmon (analogue of gravlax): cut the fish into thin slices, salt, add dill and dry at 60°From 2-3 hours.

7. Comparison with other methods of preparation

What's Xiaomi's aerogrill better than a pan or an oven?

The advantage of aerogrill is convection, which allows even cooking without flipping. And in models with Smart Sensor (for example, Mi Smart Air Fryer Pro), sensors automatically adjust the time if you open the basket for inspection.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions