This is a simple quick and easy roasted potato recipe that can easily scale up to feed a bunch of people. Its pretty foolproof and makes excellent use of the microwave.

Ingredients

• Potato
• Salt
• Pepper
• Olive Oil

Directions

1. Cut the Potato into 1″ chunks. Skinning them is optional.
2. Parboil them by microwaving them in the oven for about 6 min. This might be longer or shorter depending on the strength of your microwave and how many potatoes you’re cooking. Rule of thumb is they should be soft and cooked through.
3. Put the potatoes into a bowl and cover the opening with a plate and proceed to vigorously shake the bowl smashing the potatoes. Continue until the potatoes are smashed and fluffy. Use a spoon to smush down any stubborn pieces of potato.
4. Coat the potatoes with olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. If using a(n)
   1. Air Fyer: place in basket and bake for 6-8 min at 400-425 degrees
   2. Convection oven: place on a wire baking sheet and bake for 6-8 min at 450 degrees
   3. Oven: place on a cookie sheet and bake for 6-8 min at 500 degrees. Flipping the potatoes half way through.
6. Enjoy!