Crunchy Thick-Cut Potato Chips/Fries

Step 1: Preheat oven to 200C (180C fan forced).

Step 2: Cut potatoes into 1.5cm thick slices and then cut each slice into 1.5cm thick chips/fries.

Step 3: Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with cold water and bring to the boil over high heat and then reduce the heat to medium and boil for 3 minutes or until just tender and the drain.

Step 4: Return the potatoes to the pot over low heat and toss for 30 seconds to a minutes or until excess liquid has evaporated.

Step 5: Remove from heat and transfer potatoes to a greased baking tray and spray with oil.

Step 6: Cool for 10 to 15 minutes and sprinkle with flour and paprika and season well with salt and pepper.

Step 7: Gently toss to combine and then spray well with oil.

Step 8: Bake, turning chips and spraying with oil halfway through the cooking of about 30 to 35 minutes or until golden and crisp.

Step 9: Serve with sea salt.