Xiaomi’s smart air grill, often known as the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer, has been a real discovery for those who want to eat healthy without losing taste. It uses hot air circulation technology to cook meals with little or no oil. Many users mistakenly believe that it is suitable only for frying French fries, but its functionality is much broader.
In this article, we will take a look at what you can cook in aerogrilla shaomi to unlock the full potential of your smart kitchen. You will learn about the intricacies of cooking different categories of products, from juicy meats to delicate pastries. Understanding the principles of convection will help you avoid common mistakes and create culinary masterpieces every day.
Integration with the Mi Home ecosystem allows you to manage the cooking process remotely, which adds even more convenience. You can download ready-made recipes directly to the application, and the device will set the necessary temperature and time parameters. Let's move on to specific examples and instructions that will turn your gadget into a main assistant in the kitchen.
Meat delicacies and poultry
Cooking meat in an air grill is probably the most popular use case, because with a powerful heating element and fan, the crust forms quickly, sealing the juices inside. Steaks, chicken wings and hips are incredibly juicy on the outside and completely roasted on the inside. It's important to get the temperature right so you don't overdry the product.
A temperature of around 180-200°C is ideal for chicken. If you're cooking large pieces, like a whole chicken or large thighs, it's best to start with a high temperature to form a crust, then lower it for even baking. Remember to flip the meat halfway over at a set time to ensure uniform processing on all sides.
Pork and beef are also great cooks in Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer. 10-12 minutes at 200 degrees is enough for medium-roast steaks. The key is pre-heating the bowl, although many modern models do this automatically when choosing a mode. Using air circulation mode allows fat to melt and drain down, making the dish less caloric.
- 🍗 Chicken wings in honey mustard sauce cook for 15 minutes at 180°C.
- 🥩 Beef steaks require 10-12 minute 200°C for medium roasting.
- 🍖 Pork ribs will become soft in 20 minutes at 190°C.
- 🌭 Homemade sausages or sausages are cooked all 8-10 minute.
⚠️ Warning: When cooking fatty meats (such as pork brisket) at the bottom of the bowl can accumulate a lot of fat. Be sure to drain it during cooking, if the volume is large, to avoid smoke and the appearance of an unpleasant smell of burning.
To achieve the perfect result with the bird, it is recommended to make small incisions on the skin before cooking, this will help the fat to come out faster and the skin will become as crispy as possible. If you use a marinade, try to shake off the excess liquid before bookmarking, so that the drops do not burn to the bottom of the bowl.
Fish and seafood
The fish in the aerogril is dietary and very gentle, because it doesn't dry out, as it sometimes does in the pan. Salmon, dorado, tilapia, even whole trout cook quickly and retain all the beneficial trace elements, and the main advantage here is that you don't have to use a lot of oil to lubricate the mold.
Seafood, such as shrimp or squid, requires very careful handling. They are cooked in literally a few minutes. If you put them in the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer, they become rubber. The optimal temperature for delicate seafood is 160-170 ° C, and the time should not exceed 5-7 minutes.
When you cook fish fillets with skin, put a piece of skin down at the beginning of the process. This will protect the tender meat from the direct flow of hot air in the first minutes. Using lemon juice and herbs will add a flavor that the circulating air will evenly distribute throughout the product.
- 🐟 File salmon is cooking 8-10 minutely 180°C.
- 🦐 The shrimp will be ready through 4-5 minutely 160°C.
- 🦑 Squid rings require 6 minutes at 170°C.
- 🐠 A whole medium-sized fish will be prepared for the 20-25 minutely 180°C.
⚠️ Attention: Fish have a specific odor that can absorb into the plastic elements of the device. After cooking the fish, it is recommended to immediately wash the bowl and, if possible, start a self-cleaning cycle or ventilate the device with an open lid.
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Use parchment paper or silicone fish mats to keep it from sticking to the bottom and retain its integrity when extracted.
Don't be afraid to experiment with fish breading. Unlike deep-fried frying, in aerogril, the breading doesn't absorb excess oil and stays crispy longer. Just sprinkle the breaded pieces with a little spray oil before turning on.
Vegetables, mushrooms and side dishes
Vegetables in aerogril reveal their taste in a whole new way. French fries baked with minimal butter become classics of the genre. But the possibilities are not limited to potatoes: broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, eggplant and Bulgarian pepper acquire a pleasant caramelized crust.
For cooking vegetables, it's important to cut them into pieces of roughly the same size, which will ensure even cooking. If the pieces are too different, small ones can burn while the large ones are still raw. 180-200°C.
The mushrooms, especially the mushrooms, in the aerogril are incredibly juicy inside and toasty outside. They give off extra moisture and concentrate the flavor. Adding garlic and greens at the end of cooking or before serving will enhance the flavor of the dish.
☑️ Preparing vegetables for baking
Frozen vegetable mixes are great for a quick side dish. You don't have to defrost them, just pour the contents of the bag into a bowl. Cooking time will increase by 3-5 minutes compared to fresh vegetables. It's ideal for a quick dinner after work.
| Product | Temperature (°C) | Time (min) | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| French fries (fresh) | 200 | 15-20 | Shake every 5 minutes |
| broccoli | 180 | 8-10 | Sprinkle with oil |
| Eggplant | 190 | 12-15 | Cut in circles |
| Champignon | 180 | 10-12 | Whole or in half |
Remember that some vegetables, like beets or carrots, are longer than those high-water root vegetables, better cut smaller or cooked at a slightly higher temperature, and experiment with combinations to create your own mixes for a healthy snack.
Baking and desserts
Many are surprised to learn that Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer can bake. muffins, muffins, small pies and even cheesecakes are airy and evenly baked. The device works like a mini-convection oven, which is ideal for baking small portions.
It's important to get the temperature right for baking, which is usually lower than for frying meat, and it's about 140-160°C. If the temperature is too high, the top will burn and the middle will remain raw. Use special silicone or heat-resistant glass molds that are the size of the basket.
Making meringues or drying fruit is another interesting possibility, because the low temperature and the constant flow of air allow you to dehydrate your food, and you can make healthy chips from apples or bananas for children that are much healthier than the sugar-sweetened ones in the store.
- 🧁 Muffins bake 12-15 minutely 160°C.
- 🍪 Cookies are being prepared 8-10 minutely 150°C.
- 🍎 Apple chips are dried 2-3 hourly 70-80°C.
- 🍰 A small biscuit cake is ready in 20 minutes at 150°C.
⚠️ Note: When baking liquid dough (for example, for cupcakes), be sure to use the form. You can not pour the dough directly onto the mesh or bottom of the bowl - it will leak down and spoil the heating element, which will lead to a breakage of the device.
Can I bake bread in an air grill?
Using preheating is critical for baking, so let the device warm up for 3-5 minutes before you put the dough in, and it helps you to form the right baking structure from the first minute.
Heating of prepared food and semi-finished products
One of the most practical functions of aerogrill is to heat up food. Unlike a microwave oven that makes food wet and rubbery, the Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer returns the products to a crispy texture: Pizza, grilled chicken, pies and cheburecs are all fresh again.
It takes 3-4 minutes to heat up a pizza at 160-180 degrees, the cheese melts and the crust crunches, and it's a lifeline for those who like to order large portions of pizza and finish it the next day, and microwave never does that.
Frozen semi-finished products, such as nuggets, potato balls or finished cutlets, are made for aerogrill. Packages often indicate the time for the oven, but in an aerogril the process will go faster. Reduce the recommended time by 20-25% and check readiness.
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Aerogril restores the texture of crispy foods better than any other household appliance, making yesterday's food appetizing again.
Heating soups or liquid dishes is also possible, but only in a suitable enclosed dish, but for liquids, an aerogril is less efficient in speed than a microwave or stove, since heating is mainly due to air convection, not direct contact or waves.
Smart features and the Mi Home app
Integration with the Mi Home app turns a regular kitchen appliance into a smart device. The app has dozens of ready-made recipes with automatically customizable options. You don't have to guess how many minutes to fry the chicken - the app will send the command to the grill itself.
Remote control allows you to start cooking from another room, so you can put food in the basket, close it, and start the timer from your smartphone while lying on the couch, which is especially convenient when your hands are busy or dirty while cooking.
You can create your own scripts and save them in the app. If you've developed the perfect mode for a particular dish, save it as "Favorite Recipe." In the future, you'll only have to press one button to repeat a successful experience. Automation makes life much easier.
The app can also remind you to clean or replace filters (if the model is equipped with a odor filtering system), and usage statistics help you understand which modes you use most often and optimize your menu.
- 📱 Access to a cloud-based recipe database with step-by-step instructions.
- ⏱ Accurate temperature setting with 1 degree increments.
- 🔔 Push notifications about the end of cooking.
- 🗣 Voice control via Alice or Google Assistant (depending on region).
⚠️ Note: To work smart features, the device must be connected to a 2.4GHz Wi-Fi network. 5GHz networks may not be supported by some Xiaomi smart appliance models, so make sure your router broadcasts the signal of the right frequency.
What to do if the device is offline?
Regularly updating the device’s firmware through the app ensures stability and adds new features.Manufacturers often improve heating algorithms and add new modes based on user feedback.