Owners of modern Xiaomi kitchen appliances often face a situation where you need to quickly prepare products for cooking.The brand’s smart devices allow not only to bake and fry, but also to effectively cope with thawing. Using Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer for these purposes saves time significantly compared to natural defrosting at room temperature.
The main advantage is a controlled flow of hot air that evenly affects the surface of the product, which prevents the appearance of "boiled" crust, which often occurs when trying to speed up the process in the microwave. Understanding the principles of the heating element will help you maintain the texture and juiciness of steaks, chicken fillet or mince.
Importantly, the algorithms of the different models may vary, some versions support automatic programs, others require manual temperature adjustments, and we'll look at the generic methods that are suitable for most Mijia devices so you can safely prepare dinner.
Principles of operation of the defrosting regime
360-degree air circulation technology is key to uniform thawing. Unlike static heating, airflows penetrate between pieces of meat, providing a gentle impact, allowing the product to be defrosted layer by layer without affecting the deep structures, which must remain cold before the heat treatment begins.
Using low temperatures in the 30-40 degree range mimics natural conditions, but at a faster rate. TEN is turned on briefly, maintaining a predetermined thermal background. This is critical for preserving the cellular structure of meat, since a sharp temperature drop leads to the release of large amounts of juice and loss of taste.
⚠️ Never use maximum power to speed up the process, as the outer layers will start to prepare while the center remains icy.
The Mi Home ecosystem offers additional control, and the app can precisely set temperatures in one degree increments, which is not possible with mechanical control, allowing you to choose the perfect mode even for delicate products, such as fish or seafood, which require special attention.
Preparing products for the process
Before you put the meat in the bowl, you need to perform a number of preparatory actions, the quality of the result depends on how the product is packaged. Factory packaging often contains excess moisture or polyethylene, which can melt when contacted with hot elements of the bowl.
- 🧊 Remove the product from sealed factory packaging to allow air access.
- 🥩 Wet the surface with a paper towel to remove excess condensation and ice crystals.
- 📏 Divide large chunks into smaller portions to accelerate even warming.
- 🍽️ Use a special grille or perforated basket for better blowing on all sides.
If you're thawing mince, it's recommended that you pre-form a tortilla or divide it into small lumps. Massive briquettes thaw unevenly, and the edges may start to whiten prematurely. In the case of whole pieces, such as chicken breast or pork tenderloin, it's important to make sure they don't stick together.
Special attention should be paid to the temperature of the product before starting, if the meat has just been removed from the freezer at -18 ° C, the process will take longer. Let the package lie on the table for 5-10 minutes, so that the surface ice thaws slightly, this will facilitate further processing.
Step-by-step defrosting instruction
The thawing process in Xiaomi devices requires consistent action to achieve the best result. First, warm the bowl itself to prevent a sharp temperature drop when meat comes into contact with cold metal. Turn the device on for 2 minutes at 40 degrees without loading.
After pre-heating, put the prepared foods in the basket. Don't fill the bowl to the brim, leave room for air circulation. If there are many, it's better to do the procedure in two stages than sacrifice the quality of defrosting. Choose a manual control mode setting the temperature in the range 30-40 °C.