Never miss a recipe! Receive a weekly digest of the latest recipes directly to your inbox. Most think that making baked french fries is difficult ... Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 425°F.

Put the oil into a wide, heavy-based pan (mine is approximately 28cm/11in diameter and 11cm/4in deep), and add the freshly cut potatoes. Then put the pan over a high heat and bring to a boil ...

Cook the French fries according to packet instructions, or for 20 minutes on the chip setting (this should be roughly 200C) in an air fryer. Meanwhile, make the quick pickles. In a small bowl ...