How to heat up food in aerogrill Xiaomi: temperatures, time and secrets of the perfect result

Xiaomi’s aerogril is not just a kitchen gadget, it’s a real helper for those who appreciate speed, health and taste. But even with such a multifunctional device, there are nuances: the wrong heating mode can turn juicy steak into dry soles, and soup into tasteless slurry. In this article, we will discuss how to warm up in aerogril Xiaomi (Mi Smart Air Fryer, Mijia Air Fryer Pro and others) different types of food — from pizza to soup — to preserve the texture, aroma and useful properties.

The main problem with heating in an air grill is over-drying or underheating, and it's all about the hot air circulation, which warms the food evenly, but if you don't take into account the humidity or density of the dish, the result will be disappointing. We tested different modes on popular Xiaomi models and collected checklists for each type of product, and we will also tell you what settings in the Mi Home application will help automate the process.

Important: If your aerogrill supports Smart Reheat (available in Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L and later), some of the processes can be trusted with artificial intelligence. But there are pitfalls here too - read about this in the section on smart modes.

What models of aerogrills Xiaomi support heating

Not all Xiaomi aerogrills are equally good for heating up.

• 🔹 Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L — base model with manual temperature setting (40–200)°C) and a timer up to 60 minutes, suitable for heating most dishes, but requires monitoring.
• 🔹 Mijia Air Fryer Pro 4L/5.5L — It's equipped with pre-heat modes, including Reheat, which automatically picks up the temperature for popular products.
• 🔹 Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer Oven - hybrid aerogrill and oven. has a separate function Defrost + Reheat for defrosting and heating.
• 🔹 Deerma Air Fryer (brand partner Xiaomi) — budget option with minimal control. Warming up possible, but without smart modes.

If your model is not on the list, check the instructions: the warm-up function can be hidden under the name Warm, Keep Warm or Low Temp. The Mi Home app (for compatible devices) also has additional settings.

Preparing food for heating: 5 rules for the perfect result

Even the most advanced aerogrill can't save a dish if it's not cooked properly.

1. Divide the portions. Large pieces (like a whole chicken leg) are heated unevenly. Cut the food into pieces no more than 3-4 cm thick.
2. Add moisture. For dry dishes (rice, pasta, meat), sprinkle with water or add 1-2 tbsp. spoonfuls of broth to the bottom of the basket. This will prevent drying out.
3. Use parchment or silicone mat, which protects food from the direct flow of hot air and makes cleaning easier.
4. Don't cover it. Unlike a microwave, an aerogril needs air circulation, except for sauce dishes (like noodles) that can be covered with foil by 50 percent.
5. Let the food heat up to room temperature. Cold food from the refrigerator heats up longer and unevenly. Get it out 10 to 15 minutes before you start.

A critical nuance for models with Dehydrate: never use it to warm up. This mode removes moisture, and the food will become rubber.

Temperature and heating time: table for different dishes

Optimal temperature and time depend on the type of food. Below is a table tested on Xiaomi Mijia Air Fryer Pro 5.5L (for other models, adjust the time by ±10%):

For models without precise temperature adjustment (e.g., Deerma Air Fryer), focus on averages: 150°C for meat, 180°C for baking. Time may need adjustments — watch the process.

⚠️ Warm up: If you are heating a dish with cheese (lasagna, pizza), set the temperature not above 160°C. At higher values, cheese melts too quickly and may burn while the bottom of the product remains cold.

Smart Warming Modes: How to Use Mi Home

Owners of Xiaomi aerogrills with Mi Home support (for example, Mijia Air Fryer Pro) can automate heating.

1. Connect the device to the application via Wi-Fi (instruction: Profile → Add device → Kitchen appliances).
2. Select Smart Cook or Reheat mode (depending on the model).
3. Specify the type of dish offered (for example, "chicken", "pizza", "potatoes").
4. Press Start – the aerogrill will set the temperature and time.

The advantage of smart mode is adaptive algorithm: if you heat a frozen dish, the system will increase the time by 20-30%.

• 🔸 Not all models support heating liquid dishes (soups, sauces).
• 🔸 The algorithm can be wrong with wet foods (for example, rice is often overdried).
• 🔸 The application does not have a mode for multi-component dishes (for example, pilaf with meat and vegetables).

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If your model doesn’t support smart heating, create your own preset in Mi Home. To do this, manually set the optimal settings, then save them as “My Mode” (Save → Add to favorites).

What not to do when warming up in aerogrill Xiaomi

A few common errors that spoil food or shorten the life of the device:

• 🚫 Use metal utensils. The aerogrill basket is made of non-stick material, but the metal can damage the coating and cause sparkling.
• 🚫 Heat up in plastic containers.
• 🚫 Close the vents, which causes the device to overheat and the protection to go off.
• 🚫 Heat dairy products (yogurt, sour cream) in its pure form, they fold and burn. It is better to add them to the prepared dishes after heating.

⚠️ Warning: If there is any fat left in the basket after heating the meat or fish, wipe it immediately with a wet sponge, and the fat may catch fire the next time you turn on, causing unpleasant smell and smoke. In Xiaomi models with the function of Self-Clean (self-cleaning) it is enough to run it for 10 minutes at 200°C.

Heating frozen dishes: step-by-step instructions

Frozen foods require a special approach, so if you just put them in an air grill, they burn up on the outside, and they stay ice-cold on the inside.

1. Freeze the product halfway. Take it out of the freezer and leave it at room temperature for 20-30 minutes (or use Defrost in the microwave).
2. Set the temperature low. Start from 100-120°C for 5-7 minutes, then increase to the recommended dish.
3. Stir or flip. To warm up evenly, do this every 3-4 minutes.
4. Check the internal temperature. Meat must be at least 70°C (use a culinary thermometer).

For Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer Oven, there is a special Frozen Food mode that combines defrosting and warming. In this case, you just need to choose a type of product (for example, "frozen nuggets"), and the device will select the parameters itself.

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Frozen vegetables (broccoli, pod beans) warm at 140 ° C for no longer than 6 minutes. at higher temperatures they become tasteless and lose their crunch.

Comparison of Xiaomi aerogrill with microwave and oven

To understand why aerogrills often beat traditional heating methods, compare key parameters:

The main advantage of aerogrill is that it warms up evenly without hot spots, like in a microwave oven, and saves time and energy compared to the oven, but for liquid dishes (soups, porridge), the microwave remains the leader in speed.

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If you need to heat up the soup in a Xiaomi air grill, use a heat-resistant ceramic bowl and set the temperature no higher than 120°C. Cover the bowl with foil, leaving a small gap for the steam.

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