What to cook in aerogril Xiaomi: step-by-step recipes and secrets for delicious dishes

The Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer or Mi Air Fryer Pro is a boon for those who value speed, health and versatility. This compact kitchen gadget replaces several appliances at once: it fries without oil, bakes like an oven, stews, defrosts and even steams. But how to unlock its potential 100%? In this article, we have compiled proven recipes for Xiaomi aerogrills – from crispy wings to delicate desserts – and also revealed the secrets of perfect texture and typical beginner mistakes.

It's important to understand that an aerogrill is not just an air fryer. It circulates hot air at speeds up to 7 m/s, allowing you to cook dishes evenly on all sides, keeping the juicy inside and the crispy crust outside. For example, in the Mi Air Fryer Pro with a power of 1700 watts, chicken legs are cooked in 20 minutes instead of 40 in the oven, and fries are just as crispy, but with minimal oil. But to make the result meet expectations, you need to consider the nuances of stying the right foods to choose the temperature.

We tested dozens of recipes and selected those that are guaranteed to come even for beginners, and added a temperature table for different Xiaomi models (including the Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L and Mi Air Fryer Pro 5.5L), preparation checklists and answers to frequent questions. Cook wisely and your aerogrill will become the main assistant in the kitchen!

Top.-5 Food for beginners: quick, simple and delicious

If you're just mastering Xiaomi's aerogrill, start with these recipes. They don't require complex ingredients or a lot of preparation, but they will help you understand how the device works.

• 🍟 French fries without butter: chop the potatoes with straw, rinse in cold water, dried with a paper towel. Cook at 200°From 15 to 18 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes Secret: Add 1 tsp cornstarch before frying - the fries will crunch like a restaurant.
• 🍗 Chicken wings in honey sauce: marinate the wings in a mixture of honey, soy sauce and garlic for 30 minutes. Cook at 180°20 minutes, flipping the middle. At the end, add another 5 minutes at 200.°C for caramelization.
• 🥩 Pork steak: take a piece of meat 2-3 cm thick, salt, pepperchit. roast in an air grill at 200°C 8 minutes on each side, then let "rest" 5 minutes under the foil.
• 🐟 Salmon with lemon and dill: salt the fish, pour lemon juice, sprinkle dill. Cook at 160°10-12 minutes. Important: don't overdry, salmon should be easy to separate with a fork.
• 🍪 Oatmeal cookies: mix oatmeal, banana, egg and cinnamon. mold balls and bake at 180°8-10 minutes, ready when the edges turn golden.

These dishes will help you feel the aerogril and understand how it reacts to changes in temperature or time. For example, if the French fries turn out too soft, next time increase the temperature to 210 ° C or reduce the time by 2-3 minutes. And for the juiciness of meat use the method of "back whispering": first cook at low temperature (120-140 ° C), and then bring to the ruddy crust at 200 ° C.

Meat dishes: from juicy cutlets to kebab

Xiaomi's aerogril is perfect for cooking meat: it keeps the juices inside and creates a mouth-watering crust outside. The main rule is not to overload the basket. There must be room between the pieces for air to circulate, otherwise they will not fry, but stew.

For juicy cutlets, use minced meat with at least 15% fat content. For kebab, stub in breadcrumbs and cook at 180°C for 12-15 minutes, turning over the middle. If you want a crispy crust, at the end increase the temperature to 200°C for 2-3 minutes. For kebab, cut the meat in cubes, marinate for 2-3 hours (preferably overnight), put on swords and cook at 200°C for 10-12 minutes, turning over every 3 minutes.

Get meat out of the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes before cooking |Dry with a paper towel (moisture interferes with the crust) |Dry with spices and let stand for 10 minutes |Do not overload the basket (maximum 2/3 volume) |Use the grille for even frying-->

⚠️ If the meat starts to smoke, reduce the temperature by 10-20°C. This is a sign that fat or marinade is burning. Mi Air Fryer Pro has Smoke Control, which automatically reduces heat when smoke is too high.

Fish and seafood: how not to dry

Fish in aerogril cook in minutes, but it is important not to miss the moment. The main mistake is too high a temperature. For most fish, 160-180 ° C is optimal. The exception is fatty varieties (salmon, mackerel), which can withstand 190 ° C.

For shrimp, peel them, salt them, sprinkle with olive oil and cook at 200°C 4-5 minutes. They should turn pink and curl up slightly. Squids cut into rings, collapse in flour and fry at 200°C 3-4 minutes - no longer necessary, otherwise they will become rubber. For white fish fillets (cod, pollock), use foil or silicone mat: pour lemon juice, add greens and cook at 160°C 8-10 minutes.

• 🐟 Salmon with honey and mustard: mix honey, mustard and soy sauce, smear fillets. Cook at 180°10 minutes.
• 🦐 Shrimp in Garlic Oil: Roast the Garlic in Oil for 1 Minute, Add the Shrimp and Cook for Another 4 Minutes at 200°C.
• 🦑 Breaded squid: dip into an egg, then in a crust, fry at 200°3 minutes.

⚠️ Attention: seafood in aerogril cook very quickly! Don't move away from the device - holding shrimp or squid for 1-2 minutes, you risk getting "rubber." In Xiaomi models with Shake Reminder, the device will remind you when you need to shake the basket.

Vegetables and side dishes: crispy and useful

The vegetables in the aerogrilla are delicate inside and crispy outside -- the perfect side dish or standalone dish. The key is that you cut them evenly. If the pieces are different sizes, they'll roast differently. For example, potatoes are the best cubes. 2×2 see, and for broccoli - inflorescences of the same size.

For crispy vegetables, sprinkle them with olive oil (1 tbsp for 300g) and sprinkle them with spices. Temperature 190–200°C, time 10–15 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes. Sweet potatoes slice, sprinkle butter and cook at 180°C 12–15 minutes. And for cauliflower, use egg bread and crackers, you get it like a restaurant!

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To keep the vegetables from sticking to the basket, use parchment paper with holes (sold in baking departments) or spray the basket with oil from the spray before bookmarking.

Bakeries and desserts: unexpected opportunities of aerogrill

Yes, you can bake in a Xiaomi aerogrilla! It handles pies, muffins and even soufflé. The main thing is to use the right dishes. For the Mi Air Fryer 3.5L, molds up to 16 cm in diameter are suitable, and for the Pro version of 5.5L, up to 20 cm. Silicone molds do not require lubrication, and metal ones are better preheated.

For chocolate muffin, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, egg and milk. Pour into the mold and bake at 160°C for 15-18 minutes. Test readiness with a toothpick - it should come out dry. Apple doughnuts are prepared from the finished dough: cut the apples with rings, dip in dough and fry at 180°C for 5-6 minutes. And for souffle, beat proteins with sugar, add chocolate or fruit and bake at 150°C for 10-12 minutes - it won't fall off!

• 🍰 Cheesecake in a jar: mix cottage cheese, sour cream and sugar, pour into jars and cook at 140°20 minutes, cool in the fridge for 2 hours.
• 🍪 Cookies with 3 ingredients: banana + corn + Chocolate crumb. Form the balls and bake at 180.°8 minutes.
• 🍩 Cherry pies: use finished layered dough, cut out the circles, add the filling and bake at 180°10 minutes.

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For baking in aerogril, reduce the temperature by 10 to 20°C compared to recipes for the oven. Hot air circulates more intensely, so desserts are cooked faster and can burn.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even with a device as simple as an aerogrill, you can make mistakes, and here are the most common ways to avoid them:

1. Cart overload: if the food is tight, it won't roast evenly. The optimal load is 2/3 of the basket volume. For the Mi Air Fryer 3.5L, it's about 600-800 grams of potatoes or 4 chicken legs.
2. Ignoring preheating: Xiaomi air grill recipes often give you time without heating, which takes 2-3 minutes. Turn on the device in advance, especially for baking.
3. No shaking: If you don't mix foods (like French fries or nuts), they can burn on one side. In models with Auto Shake, the basket shakes automatically.
4. Using the wrong oil: cold-pressed olive oil smokes at high temperatures. For frying, it is better to use refined sunflower or corn.

Another common problem is burning from the bottom, which happens if the food is on a grille without a pallet, or if you're using a marinade that's too liquid, so you can put the parchment with the holes in it, or you can reduce the amount of fluid in the marinade.

Tips for caring for Xiaomi aerogrill

To keep the device lasting, follow these rules:

• 🧼 Wash after each use: the basket, grille and pallet can be washed in the dishwasher (if allowed in the instructions for your model.
• 🔥 Do not use abrasives: they will damage the non-stick coating. For persistent contaminants, soak the parts in warm water with soda.
• 🌡️ Store in a dry place: after washing, dry all parts to avoid corrosion. In Xiaomi models with a removable lid, check that there is no moisture inside.
• 🔌 Clean the air vents regularly, and dust and fat can clog them, causing them to overheat. Use a brush or vacuum cleaner.

If your aerogrill starts to smoke when turned on, check:

1. Is there any fat or food particles left on the heating element?
2. Is the basket overloaded?
3. Whether you're using a fatty product, like bacon, put an extra tray under the bar to collect the fat.

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Once a month, do a "dry cleaning": turn on the aerogrill at 200 ° C for 10 minutes without food, this will help burn out the remaining fat and eliminate odors.

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