Step 1

Put the potatoes on a plate suitable for microwave and pierce the potatoes on both sides with a pointed knife

Step 2

Cover the potatoes with a kitchen paper towel

Step 3

Microwave for 7 minutes

Step 4

Cut them in quarters lengthwise

Step 5

Lay them on a baking pan over a parchment paper, skin facing down

Step 6

Drizzle with olive oil

Step 7

Season with salt and pepper

Step 8

Bake in a hot oven at 400 F - 200 C for 20 minutes, until crisp