Updated 29 Oct 2026
Is the Xiaomi Air Fryer Essential 6L worth it?
Yes — if you just want a big, cheap air fryer.
Two knobs, one for temperature and one for time, and a 6L basket that feeds three or four. In testing it made crisp chips and well-browned meat. There's no screen, no presets and no app, and it tops out at 200°C.
Good to know
- No presets: you set time and temperature yourself.
- The timer only goes to 60 minutes.
- 6L basket for three or four
- Two simple dials
- One of the cheapest good air fryers
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Get it if…
- You want a big air fryer for as little as possible.
- You prefer knobs to touch screens.
- You've never used an air fryer before.
Skip it if…
- You want presets, a shake reminder or an app.
- You want to cook two foods at once.
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How we reached this verdict
4gnews (4.5/5) found it cooks consistently even with a full basket, with crisp chips and juicy meat, and calls its simple two-dial controls a plus for beginners. What it gives up for the price is a screen, presets and an app.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: 4gnews, Xiaomi (specs), TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 29 Oct 2026How we decide