Italian Pan-Fried Potatoes

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Stab the potatoes with a fork and microwave until cooked about 9 minutes. Let cool about 10 minutes. Slice into wedges.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil and butter in a small pan over medium-low heat. Saute onion and garlic with salt and pepper until tender and sweet 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat.

Heat enough remaining oil to coat the bottom of a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook potatoes in batches making sure they aren't crowded in the pan. Turn carefully until golden and crispy 7 to 10 minutes. Keep the first batch in the preheated oven until the second batch is done.

Add olives to the second batch and cook for 1 minute. Add potatoes from the oven and onion-garlic mixture. Toss in the pan until everything is heated. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with parsley salt and pepper.