Smart tech owners often wonder how to make the most of their equipment, and Xiaomi aerogrills are no exception. These devices, which combine the functions of a convection oven, deep fryer and grill, offer a huge prospect for cooks. Instead of just heating up your food, you can create full-fledged restaurant-level dishes using only hot air and minimal oil.
Many users mistakenly believe that the functionality is limited to frying potatoes or defrosting semi-finished products. However, the powerful air circulation allows you to bake meat, bake bread, dry fruit and even prepare complex desserts. In this article, we will discuss in detail what to cook to surprise guests, and how to customize a smart grill for various types of products.
The main advantage of 360° hot air technology is that it spreads the temperature evenly, which means you don't have to constantly flip food or worry about one side burning and the other remaining raw. Let's dive into the world of delicious and healthy cooking with Mijia and Smart Air Fryer devices.
The Secrets of Making the Perfect Chicken and Meat
Chicken is the king of any aerogrill, and Xiaomi models do it brilliantly. With intense blowing, the bird's skin becomes golden and crispy, while the insides remain juicy. To achieve this effect, it is important to properly prepare the carcass or individual parts: thighs, shins or wings.
Before loading, be sure to dry the meat with a paper towel. Excess moisture prevents the formation of crusts, turning the process into steaming. The optimal temperature for the chicken is 180-200 ° C, and the time depends on the size of the pieces. Remember to use marinades based on soy sauce, garlic and spices for depth of flavor.
If you plan to cook whole chicken or large steaks, use pre-warm-up mode, which will help seal the juices inside the meat from the first seconds of cooking, and for beef and pork, the settings may differ, requiring a more sensitive approach to temperature.
- 🍗 Wings are getting ready 15-20 minutely 200°C, they need to be shaken in the middle of the cycle.
- 🥩 Beef steaks require 10-12 minutely 200°C for medium roasting.
- 🍖 Pork ribs will become soft after 25 minutes at 180°C with the addition of honey at the end.
- 🦆 Duck breast is preparing 12-15 minute 190°C to keep the fat flowing.
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For the perfect crisp crust on the chicken, lubricate it with a thin layer of vegetable oil using a silicone brush before being sent to the bowl.
⚠️ Warning: Never fill the bowl of aerogrill to the brim. There must be free space between the products for good air circulation, otherwise the meat will be cooked unevenly.
Vegetables and side dishes: a healthy alternative to deep frying
One of the most popular requests for smart kitchen gadgets is how to make side dishes without excess fat. Aerogril allows you to create analogues of deep-fried dishes using 80-90% less butter. Potatoes, zucchini, broccoli and carrots acquire a stunning texture that is difficult to achieve with conventional cooking or frying in a pan.
The key to success is cutting. Try to cut vegetables into pieces of the same size so they are baked at the same time. For root vegetables like potatoes or beets, it's better to use a higher temperature, while delicate vegetables like asparagus require careful handling. The air circulation quickly evaporates excess moisture, concentrating the taste.
Experiment with different spices: paprika, dried garlic, rosemary and Provencal herbs work wonders. You can cook vegetables alone or with meat if the cooking time is the same. This saves time and allows you to get a ready dinner in one dish.
| Vegetable | Temperature (°C) | Time (min) | Council |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potatoes (french) | 200 | 15-20 | Soak in water for 30 minutes before cooking |
| broccoli | 180 | 8-10 | Sprinkle butter and sprinkle with parmesan |
| Coucuses | 190 | 10-12 | Cut in circles 1 cm thick |
| Carrots | 190 | 12-15 | Cut in bars like fries. |
☑️ The perfect vegetables in the aerogril
Fish and seafood: delicacies in 10 minutes
Cooking fish in a Xiaomi aerogrilla is a real test of skill, which the device passes with distinction: fish fillets, salmon steaks or even whole fish cook quickly, preserving all the useful omega-3 acids. The main rule here is not to overdry the tender meat.
Use foil or parchment for baking if you're afraid the fish will fall apart or stick to the net. However, if you want a grill effect with characteristic stripes, put the fillet directly on the grille, pre-grease it with oil. A temperature of 180°C is usually optimal for most fish species.
Seafood, such as shrimp and squid, is brewed at lightning speed. The shrimp will be ready in 5-7 minutes. It is important not to overdo it, otherwise it will become rubber. Add lemon juice and greens immediately after cooking for a fresh flavor.
For fatty fish like mackerel or herring, aerogril is perfect because the extra fat is melted and drained into the pallet, making the dish easier to digest but incredibly delicious. Control the time with the Mijia app so you don't miss the moment of preparation.
⚠️ Warning: When cooking fish with a strong smell, be sure to ventilate the kitchen after cooking, as the filtration system may not completely eliminate the aroma and it may soak into other foods.
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Bakeries and desserts: amazing possibilities of convection
Few people expect to make real cake or cupcakes in a frying device, but Xiaomi's aerogril can do that, and the convection principle works just like it does in an oven, only it's faster because of the compact volume of the chamber, and you can bake muffins, casseroles, cheesecakes, and even bake pizza.
For baking, be sure to use molds that fit the size of a grill basket. Silicone molds or heat-resistant glass molds are a great choice. The temperature for baking is usually lower than for frying meat, and is about 160-170°C. This allows the dough to bake inside without burning outside.
Try making apple strudel or chocolate fundan. Cooking time should be selected experimentally, starting with the minimum values and checking readiness with a toothpick. Equal heating ensures that your dessert rises smoothly and does not fall.
- 🧁 Muffins bake 12-15 minutely 160°C.
- 🍕 The mini pizza will be ready through 8-10 minutely 180°C.
- 🍪 Cookies require 10 minutes at 170°C, make sure it doesn't burn.
- 🥧 Apple pie is baked 20-25 minutely 160°C.
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Aerogril replaces the oven for small portions of baking, saving warm-up time and reducing total cooking time by 30%.
Warming and defrosting: everyday tasks
Besides cooking new meals, the smart grill does a great job of warming up last night's dinner. Unlike the microwave oven, which makes food soft and wet, the aerogril returns products to their original texture. Pizza, grilled chicken or fried potatoes are crispy and appetizing again.
The defrosting function is also useful when you forget to get meat out of the freezer in advance, because the low temperature and air flow allow you to defrost the product evenly without starting the cooking process, as is the case in a microwave, and this is especially important for preserving the structure of the meat fibers.
To warm up, use a temperature of 160°C for 3-5 minutes. This is enough to warm up the dish, but not overdry it. If you heat up the baking, you can spray it with a couple of drops of water before turning it on.
Device care and extension of service life
For your Xiaomi Air Fryer to last and enjoy delicious meals, it needs to be properly cared for. Stick-free bowl coating requires delicate handling. Use soft sponges and non-abrasive detergents. Scratches on the coating can cause food to burn in the future.
After each use, it is recommended to wash the bowl and grille. If the food is burned, soak the parts in warm water with detergent for 15-20 minutes. The heating element also needs periodic cleaning from splashes of fat, which can accumulate and smoke when turned on.
Regularly check the condition of filters and vents. clogged holes worsen air circulation, which directly affects the quality of cooking. Cleanliness of the device is the key to the absence of foreign smells and flavors in your dishes.
⚠️ Warning: Never immerse the main part of the heating element device in water.Make sure to wipe the case with only a wet, well-pressed cloth after completely cooling and disconnecting from the mains.