Pathogenic variants of isocitrate dehydrogenase 1 and 2 (IDH1/2) genes are present in approximately 20% of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cases, resulting in the oncometabolite R-2-hydroxyglutarate (R-2-HG). The accumulation of R-2-HG in leukemic cells and in their niche induces epigenetic modifications, profound rewiring of the cellular metabolism, and microenvironmental remodeling. These changes promote cellular differentiation bias, enhancing the survival and proliferation of leukemic cells, and thus playing a pivotal role in leukemogenesis and resistance to standard AML therapy. This review focuses on the different perspectives offered by studying metabolism and resistance to standard treatments in AML with IDH1 or IDH2 pathogenic variants, for the development of new biomarkers and therapeutic solutions.