Yes, you can eat the skin of a fig. Fig skins are edible and often enjoyed along with the flesh and seeds. Early season figs tend to have thinner, delicate skins, while late-season ones have thicker skins. The skin has its own unique texture and flavor, which some people really enjoy. Additionally, the skin contains valuable nutrients and fiber. However, unripe figs may have bitter or grassy-tasting skin, so it is best to eat figs when they are fully ripe, at which point the skin blends well with the pulp. If the texture or taste of the skin is not desirable, it can be peeled off, but this is not necessary for most ripe figs. The stem, on the other hand, is generally not eaten. Overall, the whole fig, including the skin, is safe and nutritious to eat.