Modern kitchens are rapidly becoming more and more intelligent, and Xiaomi’s aerogrill has become one of the most popular gadgets for healthy eating. This compact appliance, often called a smart deep fryer, allows you to cook with minimal or no oil. Device owners often wonder what features this device hides and how diverse the menu can be.
The answer is simple: Xiaomi air grills can cook almost anything you would in a regular oven, but they're faster and healthier. They use 360° hot air circulation technology to provide even frying and crisp crust. From juicy meat to delicate pastries, the boundaries of cooking are determined only by your imagination.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what foods are best for smart grilling, how to set the temperature for different dishes, and what hidden features are worth using for the perfect result. You’ll learn how to turn a standard set of foods into a gourmet dinner using only the Mi Home app and basic settings.
The principle of operation and the advantages of a smart fryer
The core of the device is a powerful heating element and a fan that creates a convection flow. The circulation of hot air instantly envelops the food, sealing the juices inside. Unlike traditional frying in a pan, here the fat is melted and drained to the bottom of the bowl, making the dish dietary.
One of the key features of the Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer is its integration with the smart home ecosystem, where you can manage the cooking process remotely by selecting ready-made recipes right in the app, which is especially convenient when you need to synchronize the preparation of the side dish and the main dish.
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Before the first use, be sure to warm up the bowl for 10-15 minutes at maximum temperature, so that the factory oil burns out and the technical smell disappears.
It's important to note that the non-stick coating of the bowl allows you to cook without adding fat, but to achieve the effect of "free", it is still recommended to sprinkle the food with a small amount of oil before loading, which activates the Maillard reaction, responsible for the appearance of the golden crust.
⚠️ Warning: Never fill the basket with products above the Max mark.Disturbing the air circulation will lead to uneven roasting and can damage the heating element.
Meat delicacies: chicken, steaks and not only
The most popular request is what to cook in a meat aerogrilla, and the leader is definitely a chicken, and hips, wings, or a whole carcass are incredibly juicy inside with a crispy skin on the outside, and the temperature of 180-200°C is perfect for birds.
Beef or pork steaks are also great for roasting, thanks to rapid heating, the main thing is to let the meat lie at room temperature before cooking, so that the fibers do not shrink sharply. For a perfect Medium frying, 10-12 minutes at 200 ° C, periodically shaking the basket.
And don't forget the by-products or ribs, and the ribs in the barbecue marinade, cooked in 160°C for 20 minutes and then "fried" at 200°C, are soft and easily move away from the bone, a great way to quickly feed the family a delicious dinner.
- 🍗 Chicken wings in breading are prepared for 15 minutes at 200°C.
- 🥩 Beef steak demands 10-12 minute 200°C for medium roasting.
- 🍖 Pork ribs languish 25 minutes at 160°C, then 5 minutes at 200°C.
- 🌭 Homemade sausages or sausages are ready through 8-10 minutely 180°C.
Fish and seafood: maintaining succulence
Cooking fish in a Xiaomi aerogrilla is a distinct art form. The device avoids drying delicate fillets, which often happens in a pan. Salmon, trout or dorada retain their beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and fiber structure.
For fish, it is better to use a temperature regime of about 160-180 ° C. A lower temperature prevents the splashing of fat and the appearance of excessive smoke. If you cook a whole fish, make a few incisions on the skin and put inside a slice of lemon and a sprig of rosemary.
The Secret of the Perfect Fish
Shrimp and squid cook very quickly, literally in 5-7 minutes, and it's important not to over-consume them, otherwise the seafood will become rubber, and a light splash of olive oil and spices before loading will make a restaurant-level dish.
Vegetable side dishes and healthy eating
Aerogril does wonders with vegetables, turning ordinary boiled broccoli or boring potatoes into a crispy delicacy. Fast-air frying technology caramelizes the natural sugars in vegetables, enhancing their flavor. It's the best way to get kids to eat healthy fiber.
French fries cooked in Xiaomi Air Fryer contain on 80% It's less fat than a commercially available one, and you just need to cut the tubers with straws, soak them in water (to remove starch), dry them and spray them with oil. 200°C they'll be golden for 15-20 minute.
The variety of vegetable dishes is huge: baked asparagus, zucchini grill, cauliflower in a crate or stuffed peppers. Vegetables with a dense structure, such as pumpkin or sweet potato, take a little longer, but the result is worth it.
| Product | Temperature (°C) | Time (min) | Council |
|---|---|---|---|
| French fries | 200 | 15-20 | Shake every 5 minutes |
| broccoli | 180 | 8-10 | Sprinkle with oil |
| Eggplant | 190 | 12-15 | Cut in circles |
| Corn in the cobs | 200 | 10-12 | Wrap it in foil. |
⚠️ Note: Leafy vegetables (spinach, lettuce) can not be cooked in aerogril - the fan will simply spread them over the heating element, which will lead to smoke.
Bakes and desserts in a smart grill
Many are surprised to learn that air grills can be baked. Convection heating is ideal for biscuits, muffins and even bread. The volume of the bowl in Xiaomi models (usually 3.5 or 5.5 liters) allows you to bake a cupcake up to 18-20 cm in diameter or several muffins at once.
For baking, it is important to use molds that let air through from below, or to raise them on the grille if it comes with a set. The temperature for biscuits is usually 150-160 ° C, time is about 25-30 minutes. Be sure to check the readiness with a toothpick.
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And it's also great for casseroles, cheesecakes, even meringues, and you can make a chocolate fundan with a liquid center, just by calculating the time that the edges grab and the middle stay fluid, and this is made possible by precise temperature control.
Warming and defrosting: hidden functions
Xiaomi's aerogril is great at not only cooking from scratch, but also reanimating yesterday's dishes. Cool pizza, stale bread or chilled chicken legs are crispy and tasty again. Microwave only warms up, making the dough soft, and aerogril returns texture.
The defrosting function allows you to carefully prepare meat or fish for cooking, and the low temperature and air flow thaw the product evenly, without starting to cook it from the outside, as is the case in microwave ovens.
To warm up the pizza, it takes 3-4 minutes at 160°C. The cheese will melt and the crust will be as fresh. This is ideal for a quick breakfast or late dinner without undue effort.
Care and operation tips
For Xiaomi aerogrill to last and be happy with the results, it needs to be properly cared for. After each use, the bowl and grille must be washed, although the coating is non-stick, aggressive abrasive sponges can damage it.
Wash the removable parts with warm water with a mild detergent. If the fat burns, soak the bowl in hot water for 10-15 minutes before washing. wipe the device body with a damp cloth, avoiding water entering the ventilation holes.
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Regular cleaning of the heating element from fatty plaque (every 2-3 months) will prevent the appearance of the smell of burning and smoke at high temperatures.
And remember to wipe the inside of the case, where the bowl is inserted, where condensation and splashes of fat can accumulate, and the cleanliness of the device is the key to the absence of foreign smells in future dishes.