Screaming Hot Peanuts

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
2. 2
   Whisk egg white until foamy in a medium bowl.
3. 3
   Whisk in sugar, water, salt, cumin, cayenne, garlic and ancho powders.
4. 4
   Toss nuts in mixture until well coated.
5. 5
   Spray a sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment.
6. 6
   Spread nuts out on the prepared pan in a single layer.
7. 7
   Cook for 45 minutes until slightly golden, turning nuts with a spatula every 15 minutes so they toast evenly and don't stick.
8. 8
   Set the nuts aside, stirring periodically as they cool.
9. 9
   When completely cool, transfer to serving bowl and garnish with dried red chiles if desired.
10. 10
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