Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_fat'], recipe: combine flour, corn meal, onion powder, salt, milk, egg and water in a large mixing bowl and stir well and there are no lumps. add food color if you prefer a nicer color to the finished batter. slice the onions thick (about 1/2"). use only the outer rings for best appearance and dip into batter. drop coated rings into deep fryer and cook until golden brown. drain on paper towels 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!