How to cook yogurt in aerogrilla Xiaomi: step-by-step instructions with a photo

Homemade yogurt without a yogurt is real! With Mi Air Fryer (aerogril from Xiaomi), you get a thick, gentle and healthy product in a matter of hours. The main advantage of this method is accurate temperature control, which can not be provided in the oven or multicooker. Unlike traditional methods, the aerogril maintains a stable 40-45 ° C — the ideal mode for fermenting milk.

Many Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer owners don’t even realize that their device is capable of more than just frying. Dehydrate or manual mode with low temperature turns the gadget into a mini-yogurt. We tested the recipe on Mi Air Fryer 3.5L and Mi Smart Air Fryer Pro models, the result was better than expected: the yogurt was without lumps, with a uniform texture and natural taste.

In this article, you will find not only a basic recipe, but also a table of temperature regimes for different models of Xiaomi aerogrils, tips for choosing sourdough, as well as answers to frequent questions. If you want to save on purchased yogurts or just like experiments, this guide is for you.

What ingredients will you need?

To make yogurt in Mi Air Fryer, you need only three ingredients:

• 🥛 Milk is the main ingredient. Better to take whole (3.2-3.5% Pasteurized milk from the store will do, but ultra-pasteurized (shelf life is longer) 2 weeks) will give less thick result.
• 🦠 Sourdough - it can be: live yogurt cultures (sold in pharmacies), 2-3 spoonfuls of finished natural yogurt without additives or a special starter powder (for example, Yogourmet or Vivo).
• 🍯 Sweeteners/supplements (optional): honey, jam, fruit, vanilla or cocoa, added after fermentation to keep the fermentation process intact.

Important: If you use store yogurt as starterd, check the label "contains live cultures" on the package. Yogurts with a long shelf life (more than 14 days) are usually pasteurized and will not work. Also avoid foods with starch, thickeners (E440, E412) and sugar at the top of the ingredient list.

Milk Preparation: Pasteurization and Cooling

The first step is pasteurization of milk, which is to kill unnecessary bacteria and prepare the environment for healthy yogurt crops.

1. Pour the milk into a heat-resistant container (for example, a glass jar or ceramic mold), filling it with no more than 2/3.
2. Set the container in the air grill basket. Turn on Air Fry mode at 90°C and a timer for 5 minutes.
3. After the signal, check the temperature of the milk (should be 85-90 ° C). If the milk does not boil, extend the heating for another 2-3 minutes.
4. Take out the container and cool the milk to 40-45°C. To speed up, place the jar in a bowl of cold water.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use metal containers, which can damage the coating of the air grill basket, and do not cover the milk with a lid during heating to avoid overflow.

Milk poured in heat-resistant container (max. 2/3 volume)|

Heating temperature - 90 ° C, time - 5 minutes |

Milk chilled to 40-45°C (checked thermometer)|

The container is clean and dry (without residues of detergents)-->

Sourdough and fermentation: a step-by-step process

When the milk is cooled to the right temperature, add the sourdough.

• 🥄 For liquid starter (ready yogurt): 2 tbsp. spoons per 1 liter of milk.
• 💊 For dry starter: follow the instructions on the package (usually 1 bag 1-2 litre).
• 🧪 For pharmacy crops (for example, Narine): 1 bottle per 1 liter.

Stir the milk with a sourdough with a wooden or silicone spoon (not metal!) Then pour the mixture into clean cans (preferably glass) and close tightly with lids. Now you need to maintain a temperature of 40-45 ° C for 6-10 hours. In Mi Air Fryer it is done like this:

1. Put the cans in the air grill basket, leaving gaps for air circulation.
2. Enable Dehydrate mode (drying) or manual mode with a temperature of 40 ° C.
3. Set a timer for 8 hours (for thick yogurt) or 6 hours (for more liquid).

💡 If your Xiaomi model doesn’t keep the temperature below 40°C, use Keep Warm mode and periodically check the temperature inside the jars with a contactless thermometer.

How to Check the Readiness of Yogurt

Yogurt is ready when:

• 🕒 Minimum fermentation time has passed (6 hours).
• 🥣 The consistency has become thick (the jar does not stagger when tilted).
• 👃 The smell is fresh, sour milk, without foreign notes.
• 💧 There is no whey on the surface (if it appeared, the yogurt stopped).

⚠️ If the yogurt did not thicken, there are two possible reasons: the fermentation temperature was lower. 38°C or leaven has lost activity. In the first case, extend the time to 2-3 In the second hour, use a new starter.

After the preparation, cool the yogurt in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours - this will stop the fermentation and improve the taste. You can store homemade yogurt for up to 7 days at a temperature of +2... +6 ° C.

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To make the yogurt creamy, before fermenting add 1-2 tbsp. spoonfuls of milk powder per 1 liter of liquid. This will increase the protein content and improve the texture.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even with a Xiaomi aerogrill, you can get bad yogurt. Here are the typical blunders and their solutions:

• 🔥 Milk overheated (above 90)°C) → The proteins will curl up, the yogurt will be watery. Use a thermometer and do not exceed the pasteurization time.
• ❄️ Souring temperature below 38°C → Check the air grill mode or insulate the cans with a towel.
• 🦠 Sourdough is old or weak → Always take a fresh starter (shop yogurt no older than 5 days).
• 🧼 Unsterile dishes → scald the cans and lids with boiling water before use.

If the yogurt is too acidic, next time reduce the fermentation time to 5-6 hours, if it is too liquid, increase the amount of sourdough or add milk powder.

Recipe variations: Greek yogurt, fruit supplements

Basic yogurt is just the beginning! With Mi Air Fryer, you can experiment:

• 🇬🇷 Greek yogurt: after fermentation, strain the finished mass through gauze or sieve for a period of time 1-2 The serum will drain, and the yogurt will become thick and creamy.
• 🍓 Fruit yogurt: add puree fresh berries or jam after cooling (to avoid disturbing fermentation). 1 litre — 2-3 spoonful.
• 🌿 Plant-based yogurt: replace cow's milk with soy or oatmeal (necessarily sugar-free.
• 🍯 Yogurt with honey and nuts: before serving add 1 tsp. of honey and crushed nuts to the bottom of the can.

For Greek yogurt, cold straining is a good idea: put a gauze-strained coarse over a bowl, put the yogurt out and leave it in the fridge for 12 hours, and the longer the filtering, the thicker the result.

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Add fruits and syrups only after fermenting and cooling the yogurt. Sugar and acids in fresh fruit can interfere with the work of bacteria.

Comparison with other methods of preparation

Xiaomi aerogrill wins over traditional methods in several parameters:

The advantage of aerogrill is compact and versatile, you don’t have to buy a separate yogurt, and the result is not inferior to specialized devices, and in Mi Air Fryer you can cook yogurt in parallel with other dishes (for example, dry fruit on the top grille).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions