Ingredients

Method

• 6 large floury potatoes, such as Maris Piper, King Edward, Desirée (about 1.6kg)
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp  salt
• sea salt, to serve

• STEP 1

Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Peel the potatoes and cut them into long chip shapes – the thickness is entirely up to you, though the width of a finger is ideal. Rinse under the cold tap and pat dry with a tea towel.

• STEP 2

Spread the chips on a large non-stick baking tray and toss with the oil and  salt. Lie them flat in a single layer – use two trays rather than overcrowd one.

STEP 3

Roast for 45-50 mins, turning now and then. When cooked they should be golden brown and crisp with a light fluffy centre. Scatter on sea salt to sere