Potato Crisps

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400F.
2. 2
   and brush a baking sheet well with oil.
3. 3
   Peel potato and trim to form a rectangle about 3 by 1 1/2 by 1 inch.
4. 4
   Halve rectangle through 1 -inch side to form 2 rectangles about 3 by 1 1/2 by 1/2 inches.
5. 5
   With a mandoline or other hand-held slicing device slice potato 1/16 inch thick on the long narrow side of each rectangle to form strips about 3 by 1/2 inches.
6. 6
   On oiled sheet arrange strips, 4 at a time, overlapping ends to form squares.
7. 7
   Brush each square with oil and sprinkle with salt to taste.
8. 8
   Bake crisps in middle of oven 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. 9
   Transfer crisps to a rack to cool.
10. 10
    Potato crisps keep in an airtight container 3 days.