Bring a large pot of water to a boil - with a pinch of salt
Cut potatoes into wedges and plop them into the boiling water
Boil potatoes until they can be pierced with a fork - they need to be soft
Preheat oven to 400 degrees
Remove potatoes from water and drain
Allow them to cool for a minute, releasing steam
Rough up the potatoes to increase surface area *
Lay the potatoes on lightly oiled parchment lined baking sheets, spread out evenly
Using your hand or a flat spatula, begin pressing the potatoes into the baking sheet
You want to flatten the potatoes to about ¼ - ½ inch (no need to make them uniform or perfect)
Spray the tops of the potatoes with a bit of olive oil to encourage extra crisping
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden crispy around the rims of the potatoes
No need to flip half way on this method, but feel free to if your heart desires!
Garnish with salt and fresh thyme
Serve hot!