Homemade Oven Chips

Homemade Oven Chips

It's Friday night so we opted for fish & chips! However, if you're feeling virtuous it couldn't be easier to make homemade healthier oven chips and I've now been using this method for years. It always produces yummy & crisp chips.

Maris Piper Potatoes
Olive Oil (I use mild & light Bertolli Olive Oil)

Optional seasoning:
Sea Salt & Black Pepper
Paprika
Cajun Spice
Chilli Powder
Garlic Salt or Powder
Chopped Rosemary

1. Peel & cut potatoes into sticks approx 1cm thick (use around 2 medium potatoes per person; more for big appetites!)
2. Rinse in a colander. Thoroughly pat dry in a tea towel.
3. Return to dried colander & drizzle with olive oil over the kitchen sink. Using the colander allows excess oil to drain away. Chips should be coated but not saturated in oil.
4. Add optional seasoning to taste & shake in colander to coat.
5. Cook on a preheated roasting tin or baking tray in the oven at 220degsC for around 25-30 minutes. Turn midway through to ensure even cooking.

Note: Some recipes recommend parboiling potatoes first. I find that it depends on the type of potato used. Fluffier potatoes like Maris Piper or King Edward make great chips without parboiling but if you have firmer potatoes then parboil for 3-5mins first until just tender before thoroughly draining, coating with oil & transferring to the oven. I always buy Maris Piper as they're a good all-rounder.