How to cook the perfect cheesecakes in Xiaomi air grill

Smart-tech breakfast is becoming increasingly popular, and Xiaomi aerogrills are leading the way here thanks to their uniform heating and compactness. Many Mi Smart Air Fryer owners are wondering if classic frying recipes can be adapted to fit this gadget, and the answer is unequivocally positive. The cheese products are not just edible, but truly airy and useful, since they are prepared almost without the use of vegetable oil.

The main advantage of hot air convection technology is that the product is surrounded by heat on all sides, which ensures uniform bakedness without forming a hard crust. You do not have to stand at the stove, turning every flatbread, and inhale fumes of hot fat. Just form the blanks, put them in the basket and choose the correct temperature regime on the display or in the Mi Home application.

In this article, we will go through all the nuances of the process, from choosing the right cottage cheese to setting a timer to ensure that the result is always happy for you and your loved ones. We will look at why digital temperature control in Xiaomi devices gives an advantage over conventional ovens, allowing you to keep moisture inside the product.

Choosing the Right Ingredients for Airgrill

The quality of the final product depends on the raw material, and in the case of aerogril, this rule works even more than in frying in a pan. Since the oil is almost not used here, it is cottage cheese that determines the main taste and texture of the dish. The ideal option is a cottage cheese of medium fat content (5-9%), which will not be too dry, but will not leak when heated.

It is important to avoid using low-fat cottage cheese in briquettes, as it often contains starch and stabilizers, which, when roasted quickly with hot air, can give an unpleasant taste or make cheese cheesecakes “rubber”. It is better to take a loose farm product or quality cottage cheese in a soft package, removing the excess whey beforehand.

• 🧀 Cotton: The basis of the dish should be dry to the touch, but not sour, without lumps.
• 🥚 Eggs: Binding element, use large eggs of category C0 or C1 for better stickiness.
• 🌾 Flour: Rice or wheat, added minimally, only to keep the dough sticky to the hands.
• 🍬 Sugar: It is better to use cane or substitute, as regular sugar at high temperatures can caramelize too quickly.

If you want a more dietary option, replace some of the flour with oat bran or secreas, giving the mixtures 15 minutes to stand for swelling, allowing the cheesecakes to keep their shape even without a lot of gluten, and don't forget the vanilla sugar or vanilla extract that gives that very recognizable flavor of homemade baking.

Preparation of the test and forming of blanks

The process of preparing the dough for aerogrill has its own characteristics, the main of which is the consistency. The mass should not be liquid or too sticky, otherwise, when blowing hot air, the workpieces can deform or stick to the basket grid.

First, thoroughly wipe the cottage cheese through a sieve or prick with a blender to get rid of large lumps that can disturb the structure. Then add eggs, sugar and salt, stir until homogeneous. Inject flour or semolina gradually, controlling the density: the dough should be soft, elastic, but confidently hold the shape in your hands.

When forming cheesecakes, make them not too high so that hot air can penetrate the center of the product. The optimal thickness is about 1.5-2 centimeters. Before sending them to Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer, slightly flatten the blanks with your palm.

⚠️ Warning: Do not make cheesecakes too large in diameter, they should lie freely in the basket, without touching each other and walls, otherwise air circulation will be disturbed, and the roasting will be uneven.

Setup of aerogrill modes Xiaomi

Xiaomi’s smart aerogrills, whether it’s the Pro, Essential or 3.5L, offer flexible settings that allow for the perfect result. The standard Chicken or Potato mode won’t work here, as the temperature there is often too high for a gentle cottage cheese dough.

The optimum temperature for cooking cheesecakes is 160-170°C. At higher values, the exterior (the outer part) will burn before the interior (the inside) warms up. Cooking time usually varies from 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the power of the particular model of your device.

If you use the Mi Home app, you can choose a special mode or customize your profile by setting the exact time and temperature, which is especially handy because the app often offers ready-made recipes with already configured options, eliminating the need to experiment.

Preparation technology and waiting time

Once you have set the temperature to 160°C and the timer to 12 minutes, you can start the process, and at that point, it is better not to open the lid, so as not to disturb the temperature regime.

Around the middle of the cycle (after 6-7 minutes), it is recommended to open the basket and turn the cheesecakes over. Although convection heats on all sides, flipping ensures a golden crust on both sides and a more uniform rise in dough.

Visual control at the end of cooking is mandatory: cheesecakes should become dense, slightly inflated and acquire a uniform blush hue. If you see that the tops are already dark and the dough inside is raw, reduce the temperature to 140 ° C and add another 3-4 minutes.

Frequent errors and ways to fix them

Even smart machines fail, and they are most often associated with a violation of the technology of preparation of products, the most common mistake is the use of too wet cottage cheese, which causes cheese cheese cheese to spread and turn into pancakes.

Another problem is drying. Because the aerogril is actively blowing moisture out, holding the product for a couple of minutes above normal, you will get dry pucks instead of tender cheesecakes. Always check readiness 1-2 minutes before the timer ends.

• 📉 Cheese fell: Too much flour or eggs, or sharply opened a hot basket.
• 🔥 Burned outside: Temperatures were above 180°C, the heating needs to be reduced.
• 💧 Raw inside: Too thick or too little time, increase cooking time.
• 🍳 Stick to the bottom: Did not oil the basket with oil or did not let the device warm up.

⚠️ Warning: Never fill the air grill basket to the brim. There must be free space between products for good air circulation, otherwise they will be boiled rather than baked.

Serving and storing the finished dish

Xiaomi's aerogrilla cheesecakes are perfect for a healthy breakfast or a light dinner, and serve them warm, adding sour cream, Greek yogurt or fresh berry puree, and because they don't have excess fat, they go well with honey and fruit.

If you cook a lot of portions, they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days in a closed container. When re-used, just warm them up in an aerogrill at 150 ° C for 2-3 minutes - they will again become fresh.

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For freezing, form cheesecakes, slightly freeze them on a board in the freezer, and then fold them into a bag. You need to cook frozen blanks for 3-4 minutes longer, you do not need to defrost.

Using a smart home in the kitchen not only saves time, but also eats properly without sacrificing flavor. Experiment with supplements like raisins, dried apricots or coconut shavings to get a new taste every time.

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The main secret of success is not to overdo it with flour and accurately observe the temperature regime of 160 ° C, then the cheesecakes will be airy inside and rosy outside.

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