Instructions

1. 1
   Peel the potatoes and rinse under running water.
2. 2
   Prepare a bowl of cold water. Use a sharp knife or vegetable peeler to make very thin slices of potato, placing them directly into the water.
3. 3
   Drain off the water, and rinse the potato slices three times with fresh tap water. After the final rinse, cover the potatoes with cold water again.
4. 4
   Season the potatoes and water with salt, and allow them to brine for a while.
5. 5
   Drain the potato slices well, removing excess water.
6. 6
   Heat enough vegetable oil in a pot for deep frying.
7. 7
   Working in batches, add the potato slices to the hot oil. Fry, stirring at intervals until the slices are crispy.
8. 8
   Use a perforated spoon to remove the chips. Place them in a large sieve set over a bowl to drain any excess oil.
9. 9
   Repeat the frying procedure until all potato slices have been fried.
10. 10
    Allow the chips to cool before serving.