What to cook in aerogril Xiaomi: recipes for every day with step-by-step instructions

Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer is not just a kitchen gadget, but a real assistant for those who appreciate speed, health and taste. It can be cooked without excess oil, preserving the useful properties of products, and smart management through the Mi Home app makes the process even easier. But many owners are faced with the question: what exactly can be made in this device, except for standard fries and nuggets?

In this article, we have collected 20+ Proven recipes – from snacks to desserts – taking into account the features of the Mi Air Fryer models 3.5L and Mi Air Fryer Pro 4L. You will learn not only the exact temperatures and cooking times, but also hidden features of the device that the manufacturer does not always advertise, such as how to use Dehydrate mode to dry fruit or how to properly defrost products without losing texture.

We will focus on three key aspects:

• 🔥 Temperatures: Why you need 160 fish°C, and for baking 180°C, and how it affects the outcome.
• ⏱️ Cooking time – how to avoid overdrying or underheating, given the power of your model.
• 🍳 Food Preparation – Which Spices and Marinades Work Best in Airgrills and Which Can Ruin a dish.

All recipes are adapted for Russian products and tested on Xiaomi models 2022-2026.If you have an earlier version (for example, Mi Air Fryer 2020), pay attention to the new model. FAQ-block – there are time adjustments for less powerful devices.

1. Basic rules of cooking in aerogrill Xiaomi

Before we get to recipes, we'll go through the basics to help avoid common mistakes. Xiaomi Airgrill works on hot air technology with a circulation of 360.°, But that doesn’t mean you can just throw away food and forget about it.

Temperature is a key parameter. In Mi Air Fryer models, the range is 40.°C to 200°C, but the optimal values depend on the type of product:

• 🍗 Meat: 160-180°C (chicken, pork), 140–160°C (fish, seafood).
• 🥔 Vegetables: 180-200°C for crispy crust, 140-160°C for softness.
• 🍰 Baking: 160-180°C (depending on the test).

Important: Do not load the basket more than on 2/3 In the models. 3.5L roughly 700–800 (d) products, in 4L — before 1 Overload leads to uneven cooking, and you will have to turn the products manually.

Time depends on the power of the device:

• 🔌 Mi Air Fryer 1500W: reduces time by 10-15% compared to models 1300W.
• ⚡ Mi Air Fryer Pro 1800W: cooks 20-25% faster, but requires more frequent monitoring (risk of burning).

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If your model supports Preheat, use it for meat and baking, which will reduce the total cooking time by 3-5 minutes and improve the texture of the crust.

2 Meat dishes: from chicken wings to pork ribs

The meat in the aerogrilla is juicy inside and crispy outside, and the key is to prepare it properly. The secret to the perfect wings is to marinate them for 2-3 hours in a mixture of honey, soy sauce and garlic, which will not only add flavor, but also prevent drying out.

Recipe 1: Chicken wings in a honey marinade

• 🍯 Ingredients: 500 g wings, 2 tbsp. l. honey, 1 tbsp. l. soy sauce, 2 cloves of garlic, salt, pepper.
• 🔥 Mode: 180°C, 20 minutes (turn over in 10 minutes).
• 💡 Tip: Before cooking, dip the wings in starch - the crust will be crispy.

Recipe 2: Pork ribs with barbecue

• 🍖 Ingredients: 600g ribs, 3 tbsp barbecue sauce, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp brown sugar.
• 🔥 Mode: 160°C, 25 minutes (pour with sauce every 8-10 minutes).
• ⚠️ Warning: Do not use fatty sauces (such as mayonnaise) – they can smoke and spoil the taste.

For the Mi Air Fryer Pro with Smart Cook, select Pork, which will pick up the temperature and time, but note that automatic mode may not cook thick pieces of meat, so check the availability with a fork.

Fish and seafood: fast and odorless

One of the main advantages of aerogrill is that there is no persistent fishy smell in the kitchen. Use parchment paper or silicone mat to cook fish to avoid sticking. Optimal temperature is 160.°C, since at higher values, the fish can become dry.

Recipe 1: Salmon with Lemon and Dill

• 🐟 Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets, 1 lemon, fresh dill, olive oil, salt.
• 🔥 Mode: 160°C, 12 minutes (pour with oil and lemon juice before cooking).
• 💡 Tip: Don't salt the fish in advance - it will pull out moisture. It is better to do it 5 minutes before cooking.

Recipe 2: Shrimp in Garlic Sauce

• 🦐 Ingredients: 300g shrimp, 2 tbsp olive oil, 3 cloves of garlic, parsley, salt.
• 🔥 Mode: 180°C, 8 minutes (stir in 4 minutes).
• ⚠️ Warning: Do not defrost shrimp in aerogrilla, this will result in a rubber texture. Use Defrost mode (if any) or defrost in the fridge.

For seafood (squid, mussels), reduce the time by 20-30% compared to traditional recipes. In aerogril, they are prepared almost instantly!

4 Vegetables and side dishes: crispy and healthy

Vegetables in aerogril taste better than in the oven — they are not boiled in their own juice, but roasted evenly on all sides, the main rule is to cut vegetables of the same size so that they are cooked at the same time.

Recipe 1: French fries without butter

• 🥔 Ingredients: 2 large potatoes, 1 tsp paprika, salt.
• 🔥 Mode: 200°C, 15 minutes (shake in 8 minutes).
• 💡 Tip: Soak sliced potatoes in cold water for 20 minutes – it will remove excess starch and make the fries crisp.

Recipe 2: Eggplant with cheese and tomatoes

• 🍆 Ingredients: 1 eggplant, 1 tomato, 50 g cheese, olive oil.
• 🔥 Mode: 180°C, 10 minutes (first eggplant, then add cheeses and tomatoes for 5 minutes).
• ⚠️ Warning: Don’t put raw tomatoes right away – they will give off a lot of juice and make the dish watery.

For Mi Air Fryer with Vegetables function, you can use automatic mode, but for root vegetables (carrots, beets) increase the time by 3-5 minutes - they cook longer.

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5.Bakeries and desserts: the unexpected possibilities of aerogrill

Few people know, but Xiaomi Mi Air Fryer allows you to cook cookies, muffins and even small pies, the main thing is to use silicone molds or parchment to keep the dough from sticking.

Recipe 1: Chocolate Muffins

• 🧁 Ingredients: 100g flour, 1 egg, 50g sugar, 30g cocoa, 50ml milk, baking powder.
• 🔥 Mode: 160°C, 12 minutes (in silicone molds).
• 💡 Tip: Do not fill out forms more than 2/3 — dough will rise.

Recipe 2: Apples with cinnamon and nuts

• 🍎 Ingredients: 2 apples, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1 tbsp. l. honey, 20 g walnuts.
• 🔥 Mode: 170°C, 10 minutes (pre-remove the core).
• ⚠️ Warning: Don't use whole nuts - they can burn. It's better to crush them with a knife.

For baking, always use the lower grille (if it is included) - this will improve air circulation and prevent burning from the bottom.

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Xiaomi aerogril will not replace a full oven for large pies, but is ideal for portion desserts and fast baking.

6.Frozen products: how not to spoil semi-finished products

Aerogril is great at frozen nuggets, cutlets and vegetable mixtures, but there are nuances here: the main thing is not to thaw the products before cooking, unless it is indicated on the package.

Recipe 1: Potatoes in the village (frozen)

• 🥔 Ingredients: 300 g of frozen potatoes, 1 tbsp. butter, salt, paprika.
• 🔥 Mode: 200°C, 12-15 minutes (stir in 6 minutes).
• 💡 Tip: Add a little corn starch - it will make the potatoes crisp.

Recipe 2: Seafood in the clay

• 🦐 Ingredients: 250 g of frozen shrimp in clay, 1 tbsp oil.
• 🔥 Mode: 180°C, 8-10 minutes (do not turn over!).
• ⚠️ Warning: Do not use Defrost mode for products in the crate – they will become soft and will lose crunch.

For Mi Air Fryer Pro with Frozen Food, select the appropriate program, but reduce the time by 1-2 minutes if the products are thin (for example, fish sticks).

7 Unusual recipes: from drying fruit to making coffee

Xiaomi’s aerogrill has a lot more to do than just fry, such as in Dehydrate mode (40–60).°C) fruit, herbs and even homemade tea can be dried.

Recipe 1: Dried apples

• 🍏 Ingredients: 2 apples, 1 tsp lemon juice, cinnamon.
• 🔥 Mode: 60°C, 4-5 hours (cut in thin slices).
• 💡 Tip: Use Mesh Tray (Mesh Pallet) for better air circulation.

Recipe 2: Roasting coffee beans

• ☕ Ingredients: 100 g of green coffee, 1 tsp of sugar (optional).
• 🔥 Mode: 200°C, 10-15 minutes (constant stirring!).
• ⚠️ After roasting, give the grains a "rest" for 12 hours - this will reveal the aroma.

In models with Yogurt function (for example, Mi Air Fryer Pro) 4L) You can even make yogurt, but this will require additional capacity and starter.

8. Model comparison: what can be prepared in different versions

Not all Xiaomi air grills are the same. The table below shows the key differences that affect recipe choices:

If you have a model without automatic programs, use manual settings from this article. For devices with Smart Cooks (for example, Mi Air Fryer Pro) you can experiment with preloaded recipes, but always check readiness - automation does not always take into account the features of the products.

Important: In models from 2023 to 2026 (for example, Mi Air Fryer Pro) 4L) And you add Air Crisp, which makes the crust crunch 30 percent at the same temperature. If you have an older version, increase the temperature by 10.°C for a similar effect.

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