Pizza in aerogrill Xiaomi: a complete guide from dough to serving

Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer is not just a kitchen gadget for roasting potatoes or chicken wings. It can make pizza with crispy crust and molten cheese, as good as restaurant, while saving time and electricity compared to the oven. In this article, we will discuss the entire process from A to Z: from the selection of ingredients to the exact temperature and time settings for different models of Xiaomi aerogrils (including Mi Air Fryer 3.5L and Smart Air Fryer Pro).

The main advantage of aerogrill over traditional methods is that it heats up evenly from all sides thanks to 360° Hot Air Circulation, which means that the pizza will be baked equally well from the bottom and top, without having to flip it or use additional devices, and the Smart Cooking feature in sewn models will automatically pick up the parameters if you specify the type of dish, but about everything in order.

Which model of aerogrill Xiaomi is best to use for pizza?

Not all Xiaomi air grills are equally good at baking pizza, but here are the key differences in the models that affect the result:

• 🔹 Mi Air Fryer 3.5L (MJSTQ01QA) — Mechanical budget model, maximum temperature 200°C, which is enough for a thin pizza, but may not be enough for a thick dough, and the volume of the basket allows you to make pizzas up to 20 cm in diameter.
• 🔹 Smart Air Fryer Pro (MJSTQ02QA) — It has a touchscreen display, support for the Mi Home app and an extended temperature range up to 230°C. Ideal for pizza with a lush dough or plenty of filling.
• 🔹 Mi Air Fryer Oven (MJSTQ03QA) — A hybrid aerogrill and mini-oven with two heating elements, allowing you to use the Grill and Bake modes simultaneously, which gives a more uniform crust.

If you have a model without a touch screen, don't worry: you can set all the settings manually, but the main thing is to consider that pizza in an aerogrilla cooks faster than in the oven, so the baking time is reduced by 20-30%, for example, a standard margarita will be ready in 8-12 minutes instead of the usual 15-20.

Ingredients for the test: a recipe that will not fail

The dough is the basis of pizza, and 80% of success depends on its quality. For aerogrills, it is better to use a thin dough (3-5 mm thick), since it is baked more evenly. Here is a proven recipe for a pizza with a diameter of 25 cm:

• 🍞 Wheat flour 250 g (it is better to use flour with a high gluten content, for example, Type 550 or Italian Tipo 00)
• 💧 Warm water - 150 ml (temperature 35-40)°C)
• 🧂 Salt - 5g
• 🍯 Sugar - 5 g (accelerates fermentation)
• 🧄 Dry yeast - 3 g (or 10 g fresh)
• 🫒 Olive oil - 15 ml (for dough elasticity)

The process of preparing the test:

1. Mix yeast, sugar and warm water, let stand for 5-7 minutes until foam appears.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the flour and salt, then add the yeast mixture and olive oil.
3. Mix the dough with your hands or in a mixer with a doough hook nozzle for 8-10 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
4. Cover the bowl with a towel and leave the dough to fit in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours (it should increase in volume by 2 times).

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If you don’t have time to wait for the dough to fit, use a quick recipe without yeast: mix 200g of flour, 100ml of kefir, 1 egg, 1 tbsp. vegetable oil and ½ Put it together and roll it out, and it's thinner, but it's just as delicious.

Filling: which ingredients are better combined in aerogril

In aerogrilla, pizza is made very quickly, so it is important to choose the right fillings so that all the ingredients can be baked.

Important nuances:

• 🧀 The cheese should be sliced in thin slices or grated on a grate, so it will melt evenly.
• 🍅 Vegetables (tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant) should be cut thinly or pre-fried so that they do not remain raw.
• 🌶️ Sharp ingredients (pepperoni, salami) are better put under cheese so that they do not burn.
• 🥓 Meat (ham, bacon) should be pre-roasted or boiled, since in the aerogril it will not have time to prepare.

Step-by-step: how to make pizza in aerogrilla Xiaomi

Now, the most important thing is the cooking process. Follow this algorithm and you'll have the perfect pizza.

1. Warm the aerogrill to the desired temperature (see table above). In models with Preheat function, it will take 3-5 minutes.
2. Roll the dough on parchment paper (the diameter should be 1-2 cm less than a basket of aerogril).
3. Lubricate the dough with sauce (tomato or creamy), leaving the edges clean for the crust. Use 2-3 tbsp. spoonfuls of sauce on a medium pizza.
4. Put the filling in this order: cheese → meat → Don't overload the pizza, or it won't bake.
5. Place the pizza in the basket along with the parchment (this will prevent sticking).If the basket is too small, use a silicone mould for baking.
6. Set the timer for 8-12 minutes (depending on the filling) and start the process.
7. Check the preparedness 1-2 minutes before the end: the crust should be golden, and the cheese - completely melted.

Check that the basket is clean and dry |

Make sure that the parchment does not cover the vents |

Set the temperature and time according to the recipe|

Place the pizza in the center of the basket for even baked-->

If your model supports Shake Reminder, turn it off — you don't need to do that for pizza, and it's not recommended to open the lid during cooking, as this will lower the temperature and increase the baking time.

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The most common mistake is to use too thick dough or too much stuffing, and in aerogril, pizza is made by circulating hot air, so everything should be thin and even.

The subtleties of cooking: the secrets of the perfect crust

To pizza in the aerogrilla Xiaomi turned out not just edible, but restaurant level, use these tips:

• 🔥 Double heating: If your model supports both Grill and Bake modes at the same time (like in Mi Air Fryer Oven), turn on both.
• 🧈 Lubrication of edges: before baking, lubricate the edges of the dough with olive oil or melted cream - so they will become golden and crispy.
• 🧂 Crust condiments: sprinkle the edges of the dough with dry garlic, oregano or paprika for extra flavor.
• 🍕 Pizza shape: If you use a metallic shape with holes, the pizza will be baked evenly, but the crust will be less crispy.

Critical: If you want the cheese to baked in a beautiful spider web, add it 2-3 minutes before the end of cooking. To do this, carefully lift the lid of the aerogrill (in models with the Pause function), sprinkle the cheese and continue baking.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use aluminum foil without parchment in Xiaomi aerogrill - it can stick to the heating element and damage it.Parchment paper is safe and prevents adhesion.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even with detailed instructions, you can run into problems.-5 errors and ways of solving them:

• 🔥 Pizza burns on top, but raw on bottom → Lower your temperature by 10-20.°C and increase the time by 2-3 minutes, also check if the parchment covers the vents.
• 🍕 The crust doesn't crunch. → Before baking, lubricate the dough with olive oil or use the Grill mode at the end (if there is one).
• 🧀 Cheese doesn't melt. → Increase the temperature to 210-220°C or grind the cheese a little bit. Also check if the mozzarella has expired.
• 🌪️ The filling is blowing through the basket. → Use less sauce and stack the ingredients tighter. If the filling is liquid (like tomatoes), dry them with a paper towel beforehand.
• 🕒 Pizza is cooking too long. → Check if the basket is overloaded, and there should be room for air circulation in the air grill.

⚠️ Warning: If the pizza sticks to the parchment after cooking, don't force it off - wait 2-3 minutes until it cools a little, and gently slap it with a spatula. Sticking usually means the dough was too wet or the basket wasn't warmed up enough.

Serving and serving: how to make pizza even more delicious

Finished pizza is only half the success, and serving it right will highlight your culinary efforts.

• 🍃 Fresh greens: sprinkle pizza with a hand, basil or parsley immediately after baking - so it will retain a bright color and aroma.
• 🫒 Olive oil: sprinkle the edges of the crust with garlic or chili peppers for spiciness.
• 🧂 Spices: Offer guests red pepper, oregano or chili pepper flakes so they can add them to taste.
• 🍷 Drinks: a light red wine will suit the classic margarita, and a cold beer will suit the pizza with meat.

If you are making pizza for the company, cut it into pieces after cooling (after 3-5 minutes) so that the cheese does not stretch. Use a pizza cutter or a large knife pre-moistened in hot water to cut the slice so that the blade will not stick.

Store the remnants of pizza better in a container without a lid (so that the crust does not get wet) at room temperature for no more than 12 hours. To warm up, use the same aerogrill: 180 ° C, 3-4 minutes - so the pizza will remain crispy.

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