Spicy Nuts

Make all the smart comments that you will, then make these to take to your next party.
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon water
4 cups assorted shelled nuts
1/2 cup sugar
2 Tablespoons Emeril's Essence
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together egg white and water until frothy. Add the nuts and toss to coat. In a small bowl combine the sugar, Emeril's, cayenne pepper, and salt. Add this mixture to the nut mixture and stir well. Spread the nuts on the prepared pan and bake until dry, about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes or so.
Remove from oven and stir to separate. Let cool on baking sheet before storing.

I have used the big can of mixed nuts from Walmart. I have also used cocktail peanuts. Both are good, you just don't want to use a roasted or dry roasted nut - I don't think it will be as good.