Boil the potatoes

• Place the potatoes in a pot of salted water.
• Boil until tender when pierced with a knife.

Drain and dry

• Drain the potatoes in a colander.
• Let them steam-dry for a few minutes.

Smash the potatoes

• Arrange the potatoes on a baking tray.
• Press each one flat with the base of a glass or a fork.

Season

• Drizzle the potatoes generously with olive oil.
• Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika.

Bake until crispy

• Bake in a hot oven at 220 °C until golden and crisp.