Chunky oven chips

• Desirée potato↗750g 750g

  (about 3 medium large), peeled

• groundnut oil

  for drizzling

• sea salt↗

  and freshly ground black pepper

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to its highest setting, ideally 250C/fan 230C/gas 9. Cut each potato into 1cm-wide slices, then into 1cm-thick sticks. Blanch in a large pan of boiling water for 3 mins, then drain well.

2. 2

   Shake the potatoes out onto a roasting pan, drizzle with oil, ensuring each chip is evenly coated, then season well. Bake for about 15-20 mins, turning the potatoes at least twice, until golden brown and crisp.