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Steam technology, hot air cooking, and mobile control place Xiaomi’s new appliance in direct competition with common air fryers, compact ovens, and steamers, expanding the debate on practicality, space, and automation in the home kitchen.
Xiaomi has globally listed the Mijia Smart Steam Air Fryer 7L, an intelligent electric fryer that combines hot air cooking, steam, hybrid mode, sous vide, and app control in a single countertop device.
The proposal targets consumers looking to reduce the use of different kitchen equipment, although the product does not completely replace the stove for all recipes.
The model has a nominal capacity of 7 liters, power of 1,850 W, voltage of 220 to 240 V, net weight of 7.8 kg, and dimensions of 404 mm in width, 303 mm in depth, and 366.5 mm in height.
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The official technical sheet also identifies the device by the model MAF-ST701 and includes a basket, rack, manual, and warranty notice in the set.
Xiaomi’s steam air fryer combines hot air and moisture
The main difference compared to a common air fryer is the use of high-temperature steam.
While traditional electric fryers rely on the circulation of hot air to brown food with little or no added oil, Xiaomi’s version adds a top water reservoir of 1.5 liters.
According to the manufacturer, the system generates superheated steam at 130 °C and distributes moisture within the cooking compartment.
This combination allows switching between a crispier texture, typical of hot air, and moister cooking, useful for meats, vegetables, bread, pasta, and foods that tend to dry out in dry heat.
Xiaomi claims that the 1.5-liter tank can maintain steam for up to 90 minutes under specific usage conditions.
The company also cites, as an example of performance, the preparation of 500 g of broccoli in 8 minutes in steam mode, compared to 12 minutes in a comparison made with a traditional electric steamer.
Functions of the Mijia Smart Steam Air Fryer 7L
The Mijia Smart Steam Air Fryer 7L combines 10 cooking functions officially reported: air fry, steam, steam with air fry, bake, sous vide, max crisp, fermentation, dehydration, defrosting, and reheating.
The temperature range released by Xiaomi goes from 30 °C to 230 °C, which broadens its use for low-temperature recipes and preparations that require more intense heat.
The sous vide mode stands out because it associates the device with controlled temperature preparations, a technique used for meats, fish, eggs, and vegetables with greater precision.
Even so, the global presentation itself does not detail the practical operation of this function at the same level as a dedicated immersion circulator.
The hybrid function, which combines steam and hot air circulation, is the feature closest to an attempt to replace more than one household appliance.
In practice, it can cater to recipes where the food needs to maintain internal moisture but also gain a drier external finish.
Mobile control and smart home integration
The device also bets on connectivity to differentiate itself from conventional electric fryers.
The global page reports compatibility with the Xiaomi Home app, support for HyperOS Connect, and access to over 100 cloud recipes, in addition to 25 predefined recipes in the system itself.
Operation can be done via an LCD screen with rotary control and confirmation button, allowing adjustment of time, temperature, and cooking mode.
For everyday use, the 7-inch front window helps monitor the food without repeatedly opening the basket, which prevents heat loss and sudden changes in humidity during the cycle.
Another point highlighted by Xiaomi is the 360° cyclonic air circulation, described as a system that reduces the need to turn the food halfway through the preparation.
This type of feature is relevant in larger baskets because uneven heat distribution usually affects recipes with bulky pieces or spread-out portions.
7-liter capacity targets families and compact kitchens
With 7 liters, the model is above smaller air fryers aimed at individual portions or simple meals.
Xiaomi states that the internal space can hold, as usage examples, a whole chicken, 800 g of potatoes, or 24 chicken wings, and includes a rack for two-layer cooking.
This size reinforces the appeal for families, small kitchens, and consumers who prefer to concentrate functions in a few appliances.
Instead of alternating between air fryer, steamer, and compact oven, the user now has a single device with specific modes for different cooking stages.
The internal cavity uses 304 stainless steel, a material associated with corrosion resistance and ease of cleaning in kitchen utensils.
Xiaomi also reports a non-stick coating with no PFAS detected in a test by SGS CSTC Standards Technical Services, Ningbo unit, as cited in the global page report.
Stove use may decrease in everyday recipes
The steam air fryer can reduce stove use in quick preparations, side dishes, smaller meats, vegetables, reheating, and recipes that do not require large pots.
This partial substitution makes sense especially when the goal is to cook moderate portions with control of time, temperature, and humidity.
On the other hand, the stove remains necessary for large volume preparations, broths, deep frying, open-pan sautéing, recipes that depend on direct flame, and culinary techniques that require specific utensils.
The product, therefore, does not eliminate traditional cooking; it concentrates common tasks in a more automated device.
The voltage of 220 to 240 V requires attention in a potential international purchase or future local availability.
In Brazil, there are homes with outlets at 127 V, 220 V, or both, depending on the city and electrical installation, and a 1,850 W device should be used in a circuit compatible with the manufacturer’s guidelines.
Global launch still lacks details for Brazil
The presence of the Mijia Smart Steam Air Fryer 7L on Xiaomi’s global page indicates the strategy to take the product beyond the Chinese market.
The specialized site Notebookcheck reported on April 15, 2026, that the model was in global launch, with features like steam, sous vide, HyperOS Connect, and compatibility with Google Home.
As of the latest check, there was no confirmed official price, sale date in Brazil, or national distribution by Xiaomi.
Without this data, the comparison with common air fryers is limited to the specifications and features provided by the manufacturer, not the cost-benefit for the Brazilian consumer.
The product’s advancement shows how technology brands are trying to transform basic appliances into connected and multifunctional devices.
The Mijia Smart Steam Air Fryer 7L does not promise to replace all cooking methods, but it expands the competition for counter space by combining hot air, steam, guided recipes, and mobile control in one basket.
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