Step 1

Preheat a waffle iron to medium-high.

Step 2

Squeeze potatoes between paper towels to remove excess liquid. Toss potatoes with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Brush both sides of waffle iron evenly with butter.

Step 3

Add potatoes to iron, evenly mounded. Close iron, pressing lightly (iron may not close completely right away); cook 2 minutes.

Step 4

Press iron to close completely; cook 12 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.