Spicy Carrot Sticks

• 6 large carrots, peeled, ends trimmed
• 1 egg white from a large egg
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt

1. Preheat oven to 450˚F. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper. Set aside. 2. Cut each carrot in half to make 2 (3–4 inch) pieces. 3. Cut each carrot half in half lengthwise. With the cut-side-down on your cutting board, cut each half into 3 equal strips to make carrot sticks. 4. Place the egg white into a large shallow bowl or container and whip with a fork or whisk till foamy. 5. In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, water, garlic powder, cumin, sugar, paprika, and white pepper. 6. Place the carrot sticks into the beaten egg; turning to coat the carrots in the egg white. 7. Remove the carrots from the egg white and stir into the spice mixture. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared pan. Sprinkle with salt. 8. Roast, uncovered, for 20 minutes. 9. Transfer to a serving plate or bowl