French fries,[a] or simply fries, also known as chips,[b] and finger chips (Indian English),[2] are batonnet or julienne-cut[3] deep-fried potatoes of disputed origin. They are prepared by cutting potatoes into even strips, drying them, and frying them, usually in a deep fryer. Pre-cut, blanched, and frozen russet potatoes are widely used, and sometimes baked in a regular or convection oven, such as an air fryer.