1- First of all, put your all ingredients on the work table. Secondly, peel the potatoes and trim them a little to obtain rectangles with almost straight edges. Then cut the potatoes into sticks 1/2 inch wide and 2,5 to 3 inches long (nearly 1,5 cm wide and 6,5 cm long). Then, rinse all potatoes in several changes of cold water in bowl until water is clear. Drain in a colander and spread potatoes out in one layer on several layers of paper towels to drain, then pat dry and sprinkle abit flour over them.
2- Then, preheat the oil in a deep fryed or large départ saucepan to 150°C (nearly 302°F). When the oil has reached the desired temperature, Very carefully drop the dried chips in the hot oil and cook for 5 minutes (Blanch potatoes in small batches without crowding, turning occasionally, until completely cooked but barely colored). When done, they should be stil pale in colour. Remove with a should spoon or wire basket and set aside for about 10 minutes.
3- Then, increase the temperature of the oil to 180-190°C (nearly 374°F) and gently drop the potatoes back into the oil and cook for about 4-5 minutes or until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towel and sprinkle with salt.
4- Serve them immediately with mayonnaise on the side or if you want, you can serve them with ketchup too.
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