Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: slice the onions in rings as thin as possible and layer single layers of onions with paper towels, ending with paper towels. place a weighted cookie sheet on top and leave for at least two hours. be sure you have several paper towels in between layers of onions to ensure the onions get really dry. heat oil to 370 degrees and fry onions in small batches for about 2 minutes. drain well on paper towels. mix together equal parts salt, pepper, and sugar. sprinkle on onions and serve.

Target recipe: place buttermilk in large bowl; add onion rings and toss to coat; let stand at room temperature 20 minutes and up to 1 hour, turning onions occasionally. pour enough oil in large saucepan to reach depth of 3 inches; heat to 350°f. mix all remaining ingredients in large bowl; remove 1 handful of onion rings from buttermilk; add to flour mixture and toss to coat; add onion rings to oil; cook until crisp and golden brown, about 2 minutes; using tongs, transfer to paper towels to drain; repeat with remaining rings in batches; mound in bowl and serve. note: you could use the lightly onion-scented buttermilk to make up a batch of really tasty corn bread!