With only one ingredient, chips might seem like one of the most basic possible foods.

But these simple slabs of fried potatoes are actually far more complex than you might have thought.

Studies have found that potatoes' starchy flesh needs to be fried multiple times to get the ideal crunch. 

And, for the best possible results, experts say that you should use Russet potatoes cut to exactly 7cm long and Emura pan ervaring 1.2cm wide. 

So, as researchers search for new way to get even better French fries, MailOnline reveals the recipe for the perfect chip. 





The scientific formula for the perfect chip involves three stages of cooking: once in water, once in cooler oil, and once in hot oil