One recipe. Multiple cooking stages. Zero interruptions.
You've been there before. A recipe starts at one temperature, but halfway through you're told to turn up the heat. Flip the food. Turn the dial back down. Then finish with a blast of high heat to crisp the outside. The result? You spend more time watching the clock than enjoying the cooking.
StepChef™ changes that.
StepChef™ is the first cooking technology that automatically moves between different cooking stages — changing temperatures, timings, and cooking modes for you. Available exclusively on the Kilig Nexa Core, Nexa Edge, and Nexa SteamX air fryers.
No pauses. No reset. No guesswork. Just press Start.
What is StepChef™?
StepChef™ is Kilig's proprietary multi-step cooking technology that lets your air fryer run a complete recipe from start to finish, automatically.
Most timers treat cooking as one temperature for one duration. StepChef™ understands that great food is often cooked in stages — and each stage can have its own:
- Temperature
- Cooking time
- Cooking mode (Air Fry, Steam, Bake, Combo, etc., on supported models)
Once one stage finishes, the appliance moves on to the next — no manual input needed. It's like having a chef standing next to your air fryer, adjusting the settings at exactly the right moment.
Why Multi-Stage Cooking Matters
Not every recipe should cook at a single temperature. A chef changes the heat throughout because each step of the recipe has a different purpose.
Example: Crispy Fried Chicken
Instead of blasting the chicken with high heat from the start, StepChef™ handles it in stages:
Stage 1 — 170°C for 18 min
Cooks the chicken through gently. Locks in moisture. Keeps the meat tender.
Stage 2 — Flip halfway through, if needed.
Stage 3 — 200°C for 6 min
Builds a golden, crisp exterior.
Result:
- Crunchy on the outside ✓
- Juicy on the inside ✓
- Evenly cooked all over ✓
Without StepChef™, you'd be adjusting temperatures, resetting timers, and checking the food yourself. With StepChef™, the machine does all of it — automatically.
Steam. Then Crisp.
The Kilig Nexa SteamX takes StepChef™ even further. Some recipes just don't work with a single cooking mode.
Take Masala Khichdi Balls. Steam first for a soft, fluffy inside — then air fry to create a golden crisp shell. StepChef™ handles the entire sequence, no manual toggling between Steam and Air Fry:
Stage 1 — Steam at 100°C for 6 min
The inside becomes soft and fluffy from the steam.
Stage 2 — Air Fry at 185°C for 12 min
The air fryer crisps the outside to a perfect golden shell.
No mode changes. No breaks. One tap.
Recipes You Can Make with StepChef™
StepChef™ isn't limited to pre-loaded recipes.
The MyKilig App lets you build your own multi-stage cooking programs. Want to steam vegetables before crisping them? Need low heat first and high heat to finish? Design your own sequence.
For each stage, pick:
- Cooking mode
- Temperature
- Time
Save the recipe, and reuse it any time. Your favourite dishes become one-tap meals.
Or Pick from Ready-Made Recipes
Not sure where to start? The MyKilig App has a growing library of StepChef™ recipes designed specifically for Kilig appliances. Just:
- Open the app and browse recipes
- Choose your dish
- Review or adjust the cooking stages if you'd like
- Tap Start
- Let StepChef™ do the rest
That's it.
How StepChef™ Works
Using StepChef™ takes only a few taps:
- Select a StepChef™ recipe, or create your own.
- Review the cooking stages and settings.
- Tap Start in the MyKilig App.
- Your Kilig Nexa air fryer automatically runs every stage of the recipe.
- Get notified when your meal is ready.
No babysitting. No manual adjustments. No interruptions.
Designed for Real Cooking
A conventional air fryer assumes every recipe cooks at one temperature. But real cooking doesn't work that way. Sometimes food needs to:
- Cook gently first, then crisp
- Steam before roasting
- Start low, finish hot
- Move through multiple modes in a single dish
StepChef™ knows this and takes care of the entire cooking journey for you, automatically.
Exclusive to the Kilig Nexa Series
StepChef™ is available on:
It connects seamlessly through the MyKilig App, bringing intelligent, connected cooking to your kitchen.
This isn't another app-enabled gadget. It's a better way to cook.
Welcome to the Future of Home Cooking
The best technology isn't about adding buttons. It's about removing effort.
StepChef™ simplifies complex multi-step recipes with automatic temperature, timing, and cooking mode changes that happen exactly when you need them. Whether you're steaming and crisping, roasting and finishing, or building your own signature dish, StepChef™ handles every transition for you.
Because the best meals aren't made in one step. They're built, stage by stage.
And now, for the first time, your air fryer can do the same.
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