Fiori di zucca fritti

Method

1. 1 Gently open the pumpkin flower petals, remove the pistil inside, and wipe with a damp cloth; do not wash with water.
2. 2 Stuff a stick of mozzarella and a piece of salted anchovy into the center of the flower, then gently twist the petals.
3. 3 Mix the batter with very cold beer, stir gently, and let the batter remain slightly lumpy.
4. 4 Dip the flowers in flour to coat them thinly.
5. 5 Fry at 175 degrees for 90 seconds until the crust is crispy while the flower retains its shape, sprinkle with salt and eat immediately.

With an appliance

• Air fryer 35 min

  For step 5: spray a fine layer of oil onto the beer batter, arrange the zucchini flowers spaced apart, and fry in an air fryer at 200 degrees for 6 minutes, flipping gently at the 4th minute to crisp the crust without tearing the flowers.