Pull the buds out of the zucchini blossoms to cut down on their bitterness. Logan Werlinger/Staff Photographer

Twisting the zucchini blossoms before frying them keeps the cheese from oozing out.

Drop the battered zucchini blossoms into the oil. Logan Werlinger/Staff Photographer

Fried zucchini blossoms Logan Werlinger/Staff Photographer